COPELAND Council is using striking images on its waste trucks to encourage residents to recycle.
The designs are part of the council's one year anniversary of its kerbside recycling service. In that year, residents recycled 3,354 tonnes through the kerbside scheme - equivalent to the weight of 650 elephants.
The elephant-themed designs thank residents for their environmental commitment.
The council has used the elephant theme throughout its celebrations of the first year of recycling - a baby elephant sculpture was created from waste materials by artist Sue Jackson and art students at Lakes College.
Mayor Mike Starkie said: "Seeing these interesting designs on the streets of Copeland will remind residents of the 'tonnes' of good they are doing for our environment when they recycle."
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