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Uncollected recycling waste in Wolverhampton debated at full council

The vexed issue of waste not being collected in Wolverhampton due to residents being penalised for not recycling properly was debated at full council.

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As thousands of residents wake up each week to find out their recycling methods are not up to scratch, Penn Councillor Celia Hibbert claimed the new 'check before you chuck' represented a major rule change.

However, Wolverhampton Council claim the city's recycling is less contaminated after the rules were more strictly implemented but denied the rules had changed.

Independent Councillor Hibbert said: "There is a great concern by well-meaning residents of our city, regarding the major rule-change of recycling bin collection which came into effect on January 29.