Glass deposit operator confirmed after months of wrangling
Exchange for Change is running the new recycling programmes across the UK and will also run Wales's.
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"The appointment marked the 'next step' towards improved recycling and reuse."
— Llŷr Gruffydd , Politician
"The Welsh government's decision 'to include glass from day one also creates significant additional operational complexity.'"
— Andy Bagnall , Executive
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Exchange for Change is running the new recycling programmes across the UK and will also run Wales's.
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