BOLTON has been ranked among the best 40 local authority areas for household recycling, thanks to the efforts of local residents.

Resource Magazine, the industry publication for the waste sector, has placed Bolton Council at number 36 out of 222 local councils in its annual round-up of recycling levels.

Date from 2017/18 reveals that Boltonians achieved a household recycling rate of 47 per cent.

Bolton Council’s executive cabinet member for environmental services, Cllr Nick Peel, said:“Protecting the environment is everyone’s responsibility and we are very grateful to Bolton residents for their efforts in helping us meet our recycling target.

“Not only is this better for the planet, but the money we save by recycling more helps us fund other valuable services.”