A number of readers have noticed how badly the recycling area at Tesco’s has been abused over the holiday period. Tesco Manager Helen Maynard wishes to remind people that it is a recycling area not a rubbish dump, with the usual does and don’ts of what can and can’t be recycled. So upset by the abuse she is looking to have the service withdrawn completely, but with some hesitation as Tesco’s do not really want to remove a service that has been available for our customers convenience. “As it is not being respected we may be left with no other choice as the additional cost is substantial to have contaminated waste removed from the site” said Helen.  The area was cleared at end of trade on Christmas Eve but by Boxing Day it was in again in an awful state. This is despite having 10 lorry loads of additional collections three times a week. “Could we remind people that the local tip is only 1.6 miles away from our store and that red bins are meant for mixed recyclables ie anything you would put in your household recycling.
There is also a facility for bottles and glass recycling. The clothing recycling bin has already been removed due to abuse however we do still have a shoe recycling bin.” added Helen.  This is not a place for general household waste, carpets, TV’s and electricals, matresses and countless other items currently being dumped in this area.  Tesco staff are policing the area and if they catch people fly tipping car registrations numbers are taken and reported to the police. People are avoiding this by returning out of hours and leaving rubbish.  “I would respectfully request ask that people use the area for what it is intended and if the bins are full to take their recyclables to another facility and not just add to the problem. By leaving their waste on the floor others just follow suit.” said Helen