Consett News

Tips on how to be a ‘smart shopper’ will be on offer at a series of roadshows which kicks off in County Durham this week. (September 3)
The shows, which run between Friday, September 3 and Saturday, September 11, aim to raise awareness of waste and how to reduce, re-use and recycle it.
Organised by Durham County Council’s strategic waste management team, the roadshows will give top tips for minimising the amount of waste that goes into bins, and specific information about recycling electrical and electronic equipment.
Paula George, projects and campaigns team leader, said:  “We can all do our bit to reduce the amount of rubbish that goes to landfill.
“We hope people will come along to find out how they can continue to reduce waste through smarter shopping, minimising food waste and recycling more household items.”
Running mostly between 10.00am and 3.00pm, the roadshows start at Consett Market on Friday and move on to Wolsingham Show, on Saturday, September 4 from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Peterlee Show, Sunday, September 5 from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Crook Market, Tuesday, September 7, Barnard Castle Market, Wednesday, September 8, Bishop Auckland Market, Thursday, September 9, Chester-le-Street Market, Friday, September 10, and Durham City Market, Saturday, September 11.
Staff will be on hand to answer questions and give more details about the household waste recycling centres in the county.
To find out about opportunities to get involved in the project and make a difference where you live, visit www.durham.gov.uk/aap