PAUL Smith's letter concerning recycling ( Shuttle/Times & News, February 16) made my blood boil, but epitomised why household waste is collected fortnightly , thus hopefully encouraging us to put more in our recycling boxes.

Many people live busy lives, but can still spare the few minutes required to rinse out items for recycling, and if he is so concerned about rotting nappies why doesn't he switch to towelling?

He seems very worried about rats around his home but totally unconcerned about nappies full of faeces being dumped in landfill.

With four small children I would have thought he would have had more concern for the future of the planet and less about his own "busy" life .

I do agree with Mr Smith on one point, though. Manufacturers should be encouraged to reduce excess packaging and in this regard I believe supermarkets have a part to play in putting pressure on them to do this.

CHRIS JONES

Stourport Road

Bewdley

I was interested to read Paul Smith's complaints about Wyre Forest District Council's collection scheme. It was also interesting to read the response from Becky Robinson of the council.

I note that Mr Smith has to dispose of four nappies per day. Has he never heard of the new version of re-useable nappies? The council's recycling collection vehicles have large posters on them promoting their use. This is highly commendable, as I understand that disposable nappies take up a lot of space in landfill sites and take many years to rot down.

PETER ROBERTS

Sandbourne Drive, Bewdley