Landmark talk on waste for Grove Park residents in Barnard Castle

COUNTY Durham’s strategic waste management team has celebrated giving its 100th talk in a year to schools and community groups from across the region.

Durham County Council recycling assistants Rob McKay and Matt Crane gave the landmark talk at Grove Park, Barnard Castle, to an over-55s group.

The council’s strategic waste management team offers free talks and assemblies on recycling and waste management across the county.

The talks cover everything from waste prevention to composting and the team always bring examples of what you can can’t recycle.

Cllr Brian Stephens, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods and local partnerships, said: “County Durham residents are already doing an excellent job of recycling.

“That’s in part thanks to the continued efforts of our strategic waste management team, who’ve been up and down the county spreading the word about our environment and all the benefits that come with protecting it.”

He added: “The talks last about half an hour and cover everything you could want to know about your rubbish and recycling, as well as including tips on waste prevention, reuse, composting, and our love food hate waste campaign.”

The talks are designed to complement Durham County Council’s other waste management campaigns, including Bin it Right.

This specifically focuses on reducing contamination.

For more information about a recycling and waste management talk email wasteaware@durham.gov or phone 03000 266102 after noon.