Roger
Firstly Paul W has kindly offered to look into the recycling rumour (see his post #13) I therefore feel justified in raising this very important matter on the forum.I have no reason to doubt the word of a long serving refuse collector ,whom I have known for years nor that of PaulW.
Secondly if forumites then decide the post has been answered although in this case only part answered then I suppose like most things in life we try to make light of it. Thats how conversations develop.It's no bad thing.
I am sure other forumites would agree....it must be something to do with you hitting 60..hehe