Why Reduce Waste?

• Each year Leicestershire produces approximately 326,000 tonnes of waste and this is continuing to rise. This equates to half a tonne of rubbish per person.

• In 2008/09 just over 52% of this waste was recycled. It is essential that we turn this growth trend around and not only recycle but also reduce the waste we produce.

• It currently costs taxpayers £21 million each year to deal with the waste in Leicestershire. It would clearly be beneficial if every household could reduce the quantity of waste it produces for disposal by practising waste minimisation.

• If we concentrate on decreasing the quantity of waste produced we can reduce the costs and energy used. The less waste we introduce into the waste stream the less harm we inflict on our environment.

     To get involved click here to find out more about the Waste Certificate.