THE Recycling Project Group was set up in North Tawton last year to collect plastics that West Devon Borough Council cannot collect in their kerb side collections will be holding its next collection on Saturday, February 20.

This will take place in the car park at The Square from 10am to 12 noon.

The first collection, held in November, saw two large bins fill up so the extra plastic had to be collected in black sacks and there were very few items rejected.

The Recycling Project Group say that it is essential that all containers are clean for recycling.

Packaging that WILL be accepted includes: Margarine, spread and ice cream tubs; Cream, yoghurt and cottage cheese pots; Sandwich containers; Salad pots; Fruit and veg trays; Meat and fish trays; Preformed biscuit and chocolate box trays; CDs and cases; Plastic flower pots; Large food containers up to bucket size (approx.) and Bubble wrap – this is the only exception in “soft” plastic that can be accepted.

Items which CANNOT be accepted include: Milk and other bottles (these should be included in kerbside collections); Polystyrene, cling film, Biodegradable plastic, Paint pots, Pet food or soft drink pouches, Crisp and biscuit packets and other soft plastic packaging.