"The kids are our future and for them recycling is another part of everyday life" said Deputy Mayor Daryl Quilliam during his award presentation speech.

Upcoming improvements at White Hills Transfer Station may include bulk metals recycling, paper and card recycling. "The success of these initiatives will be dependent upon the community. It is up to everyone to separate their recyclables so the initiatives are beneficial and cost effective. You split the waste, we split the cost" is the challenge on offer according to Julia Williams, Infrastructure and Development Services, Executive Assistant.

"If recyclable streams are separated and kept clean, the product can be worth a considerable amount. If they are contaminated by general waste, the recyclables are worthless" said Ms Williams.

Recycle rates can be increased in Circular Head. The more that can be recycled at kerbside or at White Hills, the less there is to bury in landfill and to transport from White Hills. These efforts benefit the environment and provide useful cost savings too.

Authorised for general media distribution by Greg Winton, General Manager, Circular Head Council on Tuesday ^h November 2004.

Enquiries - Daryl Polzin, Manager Infrastructure and Development Services Ph 6452 4821, 0418 144 731

Office: 33 Goldie Street, Smithton, TAS 7330 Postal Address: P O Box 348 Smithton, TAS 7330 Telephone: (03) 6452 4800 Facsimile: (03) 6452 4861 E-mail council@circularhead.tas.gov.au

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