Lincolnshire is one of several councils across England that has announced their household waste and recycling centres (HWRCs) will remain open throughout the latest lockdown, which is due to begin on Thursday (November 5).
While Defra has yet to comment, several councils say they have been told by the government their HWRCs can stay open. However, a number of local authorities have said their reuse shops will close.
Several English councils say they have been told by the government their HWRCs can stay open
Many HWRCs were reopened in May with measures in place, after being closed as part of the first national lockdown.
Councillor Martin Hill, Conservative leader of Lincolnshire county council, described the government’s decision to go back into lockdown as “disappointing”. He pointed out infection rates in Lincolnshire were comparatively low compared to many other areas.
He confirmed the county’s HWRCs, including Grantham’s Alexandra Road, would stay open.
“The government have asked for public buildings to stay open,” he said. “People can still rely on things like the household waste recycling centres through our click and tip service.”
Under the click and tip service, Lincolnshire residents must book a slot to use the HWRCs, which only accept specific waste types on specific days.
Nottinghamshire county council also confirmed this week that all its 12 HWRCs across the county are to remain open during their normal winter hours.
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