INFORMATION about recycling behaviour in Okehampton will be gathered over the next few weeks. Teams of surveyors will be noting details such as the percentage of households participating in recycling and the contents of recycling boxes, in selected streets within the area. West Devon Borough Council says the information will be used to inform and improve the waste collection and recycling service the council provides. Waste consultants are conducting a study on behalf of the council, with the work being funded through Devon County Council. West Devon Borough Council recycling officer Jane Savage said she wanted to re-assure the public. She said: ?All the surveyors will be carrying photo ID badges and wearing fluorescent tabards. ?No items put out for recycling will be taken away by the surveyors ?these will be collected as usual by the recycling crews and the results will not relate to individual households.? The surveyors will be operating in the Okehampton area on Wednesdays until the end of March. If anyone wants further information, feel free to contact client services at West Devon Borough Council on 01822 813656.
