The Island's Infrastructure Minister says scrapping bring-banks for paper recycling is good for the environment, and will save government up to £50,000 a year.
This week in the House of Keys, Tim Crookall MHK faced questions about the end of the paper banks around the Island.
He said the in 2004 the banks received 1,200 tonnes - but last year that figure had fallen to less than 200 tonnes.
Mr Crookall said those factors had led to the decision:
No teacher lump sums for retirement on health grounds, says department
No school teachers get lump sums if they retire on medical grounds.
'Temporary' tax hike unlikely to be reversed next year, says minister
The Treasury Minister says a temporary hike in income tax to fund healthcare may not be temporary after all.
Teenager remanded over burglary charge
A teenager has appeared in court accused of burglary.
Peel Castle jetty repairs waiting for cash, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll finish repairs on a Peel landmark when it gets the money to do them.
Steam Packet 'will have its say' on Mersey tidal barrage scheme
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says the Stema Packet Company will submit its views on a £6 billion proposed tidal power project on the River Mersey.
Fancy standing for Legislative Council?
Nominations have opened for four seats in Tynwald's upper chamber.
Spider-filled tunnel featured on Youtube
A YouTube channel has shared its exploration of one of the Island's most claustrophobic places.
Castle Rushen replacement project 'running on time'
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson says a new secondary school in the south of the Island is on track to be built on time.
