Council u-turn as recycling centres to reopen
PCC said that after discussing with Potter Group, it will be reopening all sites across the county for essential use only with new Covid-19 restrictions (below) in place.
But it will bring welcome relief to residents who have seen their waste pile up, and only cars will be allowed in to start with no trade permits, commercial vehicles or trailer permits allowed.
“The centres will only be open whilst the health and safety of residents, staff and the local communities can be maintained, minimising the spread of Coronavirus,” explained Cllr Heulwen Hulme, Cabinet Member for Waste and Recycling. “If it becomes difficult for the centres to operate safely, or without the cooperation of residents, they may be closed again.
“We would like to remind residents that trips to the household waste and recycling centres (HWRC) must only be made sparingly and only if absolutely essential.”
New HWRC rules:
· If you, or anyone in your household has Coronavirus symptoms, you should follow the self-isolation guidelines you should follow government and NHS guidelines, self-Isolate and stay at home! Do not visit the HWRC. Any personal waste, such as tissues or wipes, should be double bagged and left for 72 hours before being put out for collection in our wheeled bin or purple sacks.
· You may be asked to provide proof of your address before entering the site – please have this with you and show it to a member of staff when asked.
· Only cars will be allowed into the HWRCs. Initially, no trade permits, or commercial vehicles or trailers permits will be allowed. This also helps to assist with managing demand, enforcing social distancing rules and controlling traffic levels. This will be continually under review and changed when appropriate.
· A limited number of cars will be allowed on site at any time – this will cause delays, please be prepared to queue patiently in your car. If there are too many people waiting to enter, you may be asked to return at a quieter time to avoid causing disruption to the highway and local communities.
· Strict social distancing rules will be in place at all times. If these are breached, or you are abusive to staff, you will be asked to leave, and the police may be called.
· Where possible, there should only be one person per vehicle. Only one person is allowed to leave the vehicle to unload - this means that you can only take things that can be carried by one person. Staff on site cannot help unload or carry items under any circumstances.
· There will be a strict 10-minute time limit per car when on site – please segregate waste before arriving to help keep your visit short.
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