Fingers crossed for recycling award!

The waste collection crew on one of the largest rounds in West Devon are celebrating after being shortlisted for a Recycle Devon ‘Thank You’Award.

The awards, held annually at County Hall, Exeter, celebrate those in the community who go the extra mile to help people recycle. The crew have been nominated by their employer, FCC Environment, the waste contractor for West Devon Borough Council, who noticed that since starting the round two years ago, they have improved it in every aspect, turning complaints into compliments from the public.

The team collect the bulk of recycling for a huge area of West Devon, including Hatherleigh, Chagford, Okehampton, North Tawton, South Zeal and Sticklepath. They began working on the round two years ago, and are frequently complimented by residents for their hard work, politeness and ‘can do’ attitude. One resident also added that ‘the recycling service is, without a doubt, the best in the country’.

Cllr Robert Sampson, Ward Member for Chagford, said: ‘I’m thrilled to hear that our recycling crew have been shortlisted for this award, and that their hard work has been recognised. We’re very lucky and proud to have such a great team providing such a vital service.’The crew will attend the award ceremony in March, where all shortlisted candidates will receive a glass trophy (recycled, of course) and the overall winner of each category will be announced.

In addition, all shortlisted candidates are included in a public vote for a People's Choice Award. Members of the public can vote for their favourite shortlisted candidate via the recycledevon.org website, or at http://www.recycledevon.org/have-your-vote and the nominee with the most votes will be revealed on the award day.