THE Government and local authorities implore us all to use fewer plastic carrier bags. West Devon Borough Council ask us to sort out our re-cycling unto separate bags as, according to their new leaflet, this really helps. I have re-usable bags for my shopping and I had a few for my green re-cycling box but Fosca's operatives keep taking my bags and I could scream with frustration; I have put a clear notice on the lid of my box saying, 'Please leave my bags. Thank you'.

I have phoned the council and they say they will speak to Fosca. I have phoned Fosca and they say they will speak to the men. So now my re-cycling has to go into the box unsorted — and what does Fosca do with the bags they collect?

Hilary Davie

Sowtontown

Peter Tavy