Re-opening of recycling centres (only if it can be done safely)

I have noticed a massive increase in fly-tipping in my local area. So many of the green areas that people use for their daily exercise have rubbish dumped on them now. I think this will be a combination of people being at home and having more time to clear out old stuff, and having nowhere to actually take it. The recycling bins on my street are overflowing as well (especially cardboard - I guess many more people are getting home deliveries now so there are more boxes to be thrown out?) Fortunately I have a garage where I can store rubbish in the meantime but most people living in flats aren't that lucky. These problems could be reduced if recycling centres were re-opened.
The first priority would be the safety of the workers, so I would only support this if appropriate measures could be put in place to protect the workers in the recycling centres.

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Re-opening recycling centres, if it is possible to do safely, could help reduce fly-tipping and over-flowing bins.

by xeisd on May 08, 2020 at 03:14PM

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  • Posted by JBAKER May 08, 2020 at 15:21

    As lots of people who are spring cleaning need to get rid of the waste it would be good to be able to take it recycling sites. I think that slots should be pre booked to ensure distancing and to make sure it is fair for all.
  • Posted by RonaT May 08, 2020 at 16:17

    I realise that closing the centres was to minimise unnecessary travelling. In hindsight, and to avoid the crazy amount of fly tipping and dumping of garden refuse, maybe there should be a rethink of whether the benefits outweigh the risks.
    Recycling Centres have minimal contact between adults.
  • Posted by lindog May 08, 2020 at 19:12

    I agree this should be done as there are ongoing issues with fly tipping .... and probably everyone has been busy in lockdown doing DIY and gardening and has plenty of stuff to recycle
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