3 December 2008

Dear Colm Howard-Lloyd

Re: Your request for information: 3284

Thank you for your request for information that was received on 7 November 2008 in which you requested:

Please confirm what proportion of recycling collected from street recycling sites is processed and recycled and what proportion (if any) is a) incinerated or b) taken to landfill * Please confirm what proportion of recycling collected from at kerbside is

processed and recycled and what proportion (if any) is a) incinerated or b) taken to landfill * Please also confirm where London Borough of Southwark recycling is processed. Detailing (if applicable) the different sites for: glass, paper, cans, plastic

etc

Your request is being dealt with under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and you will receive a response within 20 working days of the date that we received your request. I apologise for the delay in getting back to you and am aware that your request is due on the 5 December 2008.

The Act defines a number of exemptions that may restrict the release of the requested information. There will be an assessment and if any of the exemption categories apply then the information may not be released. You will be informed if this is the case, including your rights of appeal.

The information provided will be in English, normal font size. If you require alternative formats, e.g. other language, audio, large print, etc. please notify us.

Further information on the Freedom of Information Act is available through the Information Commissioner at the:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire. SK9 5AF
Telephone: 01625 545 700
Internet: www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

Yours sincerely,

Marie McDonald

Environment and Housing information Officer

Legal & Democratic Services, Floor 3 ,Town Hall, Peckham Road, London SE5 8UB

Switchboard - 020 7525 5000 Website - www.southwark.gov.uk

Chief Executive - Annie Shepperd