Perth and Kinross Council is urging residents to have a waste-free Christmas and New Year. Items such as clothes, plastics and even electrical items can all be recycled or reused, as the local authority attempts to deter fly-tipping and dumping at landfills.Environment and infrastructure convenor Councillor Angus Forbes said: “Christmas is a busy time and there is also a lot more waste, whether it is from presents or food.“We all want to play our part in tackling climate change and making sure we recycle or properly dispose of unwanted items and goods so they don’t wind up in landfill can make a big difference to the plant.” Among the tips from PKC is to bag unwanted clothes and take them to a local textile recycling bank.
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