We are pleased to announce that this year we will be setting up a fishing line recycling scheme in partnership with the Angling National Line Recycling Scheme.
Discarded fishing line is one of the most common forms of angling litter and can pose a serious risk to wildlife, including birds, fish, and other water users. By introducing dedicated recycling points, the club aims to reduce environmental impact and help protect our waters for future generations.
Recycling Locations
Recycling tubes / bins will be installed at the following club locations
- Hatchery Flats (Bin)
- Mowbray Stream (Tube)
These clearly marked containers will be for the disposal of:
- Monofilament
- Fluorocarbon
- Braids
- Fly Lines
- Fly backing
- Plastic Line Spools (both empty and part used)
- Small plastic tackle items (beads, lead clips etc)
- Single use Plastic packaging items
Once collected, the line will be sent to the Angling National Line Recycling Scheme, where it will be responsibly recycled rather than ending up in landfill or our waterways.
How Members Can Help
- Cut long lengths into smaller sections before disposal where possible
- Encourage fellow anglers and visitors to use the scheme correctly
This initiative is a simple but effective way for all members to play a part in improving the environment and maintaining the high standard of our waters.
Further information will be shared once the recycling points are installed. Thank you for your continued support and for helping keep Tanfield Angling Club waters clean, safe, and sustainable.
Tight lines and tidy banks!