BINMEN will not collect shredded paper because it blows out of the cages on their lorries.

Bernadette Smith, 49, was left fuming after binmen told her they were unable to collect her recyclable shreds.

Her waste paper was first left behind three weeks ago with a note saying it was contaminated.' "Last Tuesday when they came round to collect it again they pulled up and said they could no longer accept shredded paper and it had to be put in the normal waste bin because it escapes from the cages," she said.

"Why don't they change the cages so the paper doesn't blow out? I now have two bags full of shredded paper that won't fit in my normal bin because it is full and if I try and put it on the side of the road, they won't collect it.

Bernadette, who lives in Cuddington, recycles as much as she can and uses energy saving light bulbs.

"I've cut down on my water bills, I have done everything possible and it has been thrown back in my face," she said.

Last week Vale Royal Council confirmed they would not collect shredded paper as part of its recycling scheme. "We advise people to home compost shredded paper," said a spokesman.

"If that is not possible then they can take the waste to a paper bank and carefully feed the paper into them without causing any spillage. As a last resort shredded paper can be placed in the household waste bin for disposal."