RESIDENTS who recycle right could be rewarded for their efforts with a spot prize.

Every week during February and March one household which sorts their recycling properly will be chosen at random to receive a free family swim at the Dolphin Centre, and a £20 voucher to spend on food and drink in the Bar Bistro or in 16 Horsemarket, in the leisure complex.

Street Scene crews who already check whether recycling is contaminated will randomly select the winners from all those who recycle right across the Borough.

It is hoped the scheme will encourage more people to recycle properly and reduce the amount of contaminated recycling being collected each week.

The Council has to pay to dispose of contaminated recycling, but gets paid for every tonne of recycling it collects -money that can be spent on Council services that benefit everyone. The winners of the competition will receive a letter telling them how to claim their prize. For more information visit www.darlington.gov.uk/recycleright