Stay Green and recycle at this year’s National Eisteddfod

VISITORS from near and far to this year’s National Eisteddfod are being urged to remember to recycle as much of their waste as possible.

The cultural event, which is being held in Festival Fields on the Millennium Coastal Park in Llanelli, is expected to draw thousands of people to the county from August 1-9.

Whether a day visitor or spending a whole week at the event, people are being reminded that there is no excuse not to recycle your waste in Carmarthenshire.

Whilst visiting the towns and villages in the county it is now easier to recycle on the go with our street litter recycling bins.

The bins have two separate sections – one for general litter (that cannot be recycled) and the other for paper, cans and plastic bottles making it easier for recycling.

So not only are you helping to keep the county clean by putting your litter in the bin but you are also doing your bit for the environment too.

Recycling rates in Carmarthenshire are continuing to soar, from just 9.4% in 2003 to an impressive 55.74% to date. But with a 70% recycling target to meet by 2025 there is still a long way to go.

Executive Board Member for Technical Services Cllr Colin Evans said: “It’s even easier for visitors to the county and the National Eisteddfod to recycle on the go with our street litter bins.

“Carmarthenshire is doing really well; but there’s still a long way to go, and with a little more effort and thought, we can recycle even more.”

If you’re visiting the Eisteddfod come and see our Recycling officers at Pentre Sir Gâr and get more tips and hands-on advice on how you can reduce, re-use and recycle.

For more information visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/recycling