IT IS disappointing to learn how little ambition there is in this area regarding recycling. Having lived for four years in the London Borough of Ealing where they have state-of-the-art recycling, so much so that their profit has enabled each ratepayer to receive a £50 refund and no increase in rates.

I say that surely this needs to be looked at here. You may say: “That is a diverse London Borough but will it work here?”

If so, take a further look at Windsor, where I am told their similar policy has delivered excellent revenue. The timorous approach shown on this issue could be a missed opportunity by our local authorities.

JAMES TARRANT, Montagu Road, Dorset