In 2008, the prices of recyclable waste plummeted before rebounding in 2009.

He described recycling as a joke' and believed prisoners should sort rubbish and recyclable waste.

The disposal of recyclable waste is mostly free of charge, though not always operated as door-to-door collection.

By storing recyclable waste, local authorities and recycling firms are banking on the markets picking up again.

Collection points for recyclable waste such as green waste, metals, glass and other waste types are available.

The remainder of non recyclable waste is sent for Refuse-derived fuel, a more environmentally friendly alternative to landfill.

In some towns - New York will soon be one - households are required by law to separate out recyclable waste.

Guests participate through the introduction of 'blue boxes' in bedrooms, into which they are encouraged to throw recyclable waste.

Just to give an example, in 2006, according to Eurostat data, European Union countries dumped almost 307 million tonnes of recyclable waste and equipment.

Bottle Banks commonly stand beside collection points for other recyclable waste like paper, metals and plastics.