A NEW company is recycling landfill tax to fund 'green' schemes in Bury.

The Pilsworth Environmental Company is urging people to come up with imaginative ideas for community, conservation and heritage projects within a ten-mile radius of the Pilsworth landfill site in Bury.

Thousands of pounds are up for grabs for innovative schemes.

The money comes from landfill tax, 20pc of which can be reclaimed by landfill operators to spend on 'green' projects, as long as some of it is matched from the operator's profits.

The company was set up by Bury Council and Terry Adams Ltd, who run a large combined quarry at Pilsworth.

Projects already approved by the scheme include the re-excavation of Bury Castle which received £169,000 in funding, and the restoration of the Outwood Viaduct at Radcliffe which was awarded £90,000. Schemes currently under consideration include a countryside centre, all-weather sports pitch, church restoration and a business waste minimisation scheme.

The company are keen to hear from organisations and community groups with ideas for creating parks and play areas, schemes to combat pollution, reclaim land or educate the public about recycling and waste management.

Company director Mike Kinsella said: "Landfill brings benefits. This is a real opportunity to get value from landfill operations and put something back into the local community."

Application forms are available from Deryck Cawthorn, Pilsworth Environmental Company, c/o Bury Town Hall, Bury.

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