processed since April.

The programme has recycled 15.47 tons or 816,816 aluminium cans and 12.12 tons of steel cans. There has been a total of 49 tons of newspapers recycled and 93.53 tons of glass.

A Government spokesperson said: "Steel cans comprise food tins and soda cans that have steel bottoms. The aluminium and steel is baled and then shipped off the Island for sale in the United States. Newspapers are shredded and used as bedding for animals locally. Crushed glass is being tested for use as an aggregate in road beds. Further testing of crushed glass in the manufacture of concrete products and asphalting for road surfacing is being undertaken also.'' Other items being collected as `recyclables' are lead acid batteries and used motor oil. The spokesperson said: "These items are collected and then shipped overseas to be recycled. Approximately 3,400 batteries and 134,400 gallons of used motor oil have been shipped.

"The Ministry is pleased with the success of the recycling programme and encourages the public and business community to continue to play an active part.''