Around £4 million could be saved by taxpayers in Surrey if they recycled more.

That is the finding of an analysis into waste in the County.

10,500 tonnes of unwanted clothes and textiles were discarded last year which could have been reused or recycled.

More than £1 million a year is spent collecting and disposing the items in Surrey.  The County is also missing out on around £3 million a year which could be raised through recycling the products.

Clothes for recycling can be torn or tatty, as long as they’re clean and dry.

For more information on how to recycle items in Surrey visit the website: www.recycleforsurrey.org.uk