14 May 2009

Leading recycling company WSN Environmental Solutions has processed the 25,000th tonne of recyclables at its Moruya Resource Recovery Centre and has praised local residents for their efforts to recycle their bottles, cans and containers.

WSN Environmental Solutions CEO Ken Kanofski said the 25,000 tonne milestone was a great achievement and one that residents of the far South Coast can be proud of.

"We would like to thank the overwhelming majority of residents in the Eurobodalla and Bega Valley Shires for being responsible and putting their bottles, cans and containers in the right bin," Mr Kanofski said.

"Local residents are doing their bit for their environment by helping WSN turn waste into resource."

The Moruya Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) started operating in December 2005 along with a new kerbside recycling service in the Eurobodalla Shire and recycling rates have almost tripled as a result.

"WSN plans to maintain a long-term presence on the far South Coast and we look forward to continuing our productive relationship with the local community," Mr Kanofski said.

Mr Kanofski also reminded residents to be vigilant and continue their responsible approach to recycling all year round.

"We simply ask residents to keep putting their bottles, cans and containers in the recycling bin, particularly during the holiday season when volumes rise," Mr Kanofski said.

"By putting recyclables in the right bin and not contaminating them with food or kitchen scraps, residents can ensure the maximum amount of plastic, metal and paper is recycled and not sent to landfill."

The recovered resources are re-used, with cardboard re-processed into new boxes and packaging, while plastic containers are exported to manufacture a range of new products.

Steel and aluminium are sold to scrap metal recyclers and used by the manufacturing sector to make new products.

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