Recycling is in the spotlight as part of a national campaign to cut waste and protect the environment.
Dorset Council is supporting Recycle Week 2026, taking place from September 14 to September 20, and is encouraging residents to recycle the right materials more often.
Councillor Jack Jeanes, Dorset Council’s cabinet member for place services, said: "Recycle Week is a great opportunity to celebrate what Dorset residents are already achieving and to remind ourselves that every item recycled correctly makes a difference.
"Thanks to everyone's efforts, our recycling rate in Dorset is an impressive 59.4 per cent, one of the highest in the country, but there's always more that we can do."
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Recycle Week is led by Recycle Now and highlights how proper recycling can turn everyday items into valuable new products.
Councillor Jeanes said: "By making sure we're putting the right materials in the right bins, we can keep valuable resources in use, reduce waste and help tackle the climate and nature crisis.
"Small actions at home really do add up, and together we can continue building on Dorset's excellent recycling record."
Dorset Council is encouraging residents to double-check items before throwing them away and to recycle wherever possible.
More information is available at the Recycle Now website.
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