A COUNCIL has teamed up with a DIY store to encourage more people to recycle their garden waste.

From today until September 30, Gateshead residents shopping for gardening equipment at Homebase on the Team Valley will be reminded to recycle their garden waste using Gateshead Council's Green-it scheme.

In return, visitors can enter a prize draw to win gardening equipment and ten £10 vouchers to spend in store.

For details call the helpline on 0191-433 7000.