Bradford Council staff have been showing their green credentials by recycling cartridges and phones.

Staff have presented a cheque for £2,250 to the Lord Mayor Choudhary Rangzeb, which will go to the his chosen charities, Born in Bradford and Bradford Sports and Recreation Association.

Lord Mayor Choudhary Rangzeb said: "I am delighted to receive this cheque which will boost the appeal as it draws to a close."

Emma Ramsay, of Bradford Council, said: "We do this for other councils that we deal with as well, but Bradford has been the most successful since the launch of this scheme."