Change in opening hours at Household Recycling Centres

Shropshire Council and their contractor Veolia are reminding residents about the forthcoming change in opening hours at Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) across the county. 

From Thursday 1 November 2012, Shropshire Council’s HRCs will be opening from 9am until 5pm daily, with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day when the sites are closed. 

HRCs offer collection points for recyclable materials across Shropshire.  They offer recycling facilities for a much wider range of materials than can be collected at the kerbside. 

If people are bringing waste to the site in a large trailer or a van they will need a permit to gain access.  Please check the council’s website for details www.recycleforshropshire.com so you can plan your trip. 

Donald Macphail, Regional Director of Veolia, said:

“You can recycle more than 30 different types of waste at the HRCs, from electrical items to garden waste and more; the possibilities are endless.” 

Mike Owen, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member responsible for waste management, added:

“This is normal practice for Shropshire Council’s HRCs in the winter, when the sites have less usage.” 

There is also a small Amenity Skip and Recycling Centre at Coder Road, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1XE.   Opening hurs for this site are 12noon – 8pm, all year round, Tuesdays to Fridays inclusive only.  The site also opens on Saturdays from 8am – 1pm for cars only.