I write regarding the article 'Incinerator bosses face legal action following shutdown' (Post, April 30).

The article says the city council is preparing to sue the owners of Nottingham's Eastcroft Incinerator Waste Recycling Group for the lack of availability to burn the city's waste due to incinerator breakdowns. It says the council has incurred additional landfill costs as a result.

So why doesn't the city recycle the waste? Why does it only achieve the statutory minimum? If the city improved its appalling recycling record there would be no need for litigation.

If next-door neighbours Rushcliffe can achieve 52%, Nottingham - at 14% - has a long way to go. And surely after 34 years it is time to phase out this highly unnecessary incinerator.

JON BERESFORD Nottingham Against Incineration and Landfill Boxley Drive West Bridgford