Intexas, I asked him if there had been reports etc. of recycling bag riffling/stealing and what was being done about it. Sorry it probably wasn't very clear because in my initial question to him I mention shredding so that's why he also discusses shredding. I should have cut out some of his response but I guess this is the relevant bit: "BUT what we're not hearing about is anyones identidy having actually been stolen. So suspect we're all in danger of getting carried away. Until actual identidy thefts occur not much for the Police to do." I know you're question is different because you're asking if it's a council initiative but I thought the response was relevant so added it in but I think I only confused things, sorry.