WREXHAM residents are being encouraged to put plastic in its place.

As part of Recycle Week 2020, which is held between September 21-27, Wrexham Council hopes that residents will get even better at recycling plastic in order to help Wales become the number one recycler in the world.

A spokesperson for council, said: "Did you know that any type of plastic bottles, all plastic food trays, plastic pots and plastic tubs can be recycled at the kerbside in Wrexham?

"So many of our household plastics can be recycled, and not just from the kitchen.

"The plastics in your bathroom like shampoo bottles, shower gel bottles and bathroom cleaners (including trigger spray ones) can also be recycled in your recycling box.

"Now you know which plastics can be recycled, the next step is to squash your bottles before putting them in your recycling box, as this gives you more room and makes it easier for us as well."

When recycling your plastic bottles, trays, tubs and pots, the council has advised that you make sure there is no food or drink residue on them, as doing this means a much better quality of recyclable material is being sent off to be recycled into new products.

According to the council, the most common things people try to recycle, which are not currently recyclable at the kerbside are all types of plastic food bags, all types of carrier bags, cling film, bubble wrap and crisp packets.

They also can not accept any polystyrene items, hard plastics, as these can be recycled at their recycling centres, toys, sweet wrappers, toothpaste tubes, plastic razors, plastic cutlery, or microwavable rice sachets.

Residents who are looking to get rid of plastics, such as garden furniture or toys, which are in good condition, should consider donating them to the re-use shop at Bryn Lane Recycling Centre.

The council spokesperson added: "The shop is run by Nightingale House Hospice, and our three recycling centres all have an area set aside for people to donate items for re-use.

"If you’re unsure where these areas are, just give one of our attendants a shout, and they’ll be able to point you in the right direction.

"Lets all get on top of plastic and get Wales from number three to number one."