New Recycling Centre Opens in Charnwood

A brand new, state-of-the-art recycling centre in Charnwood opens its doors to Leicestershire residents today.

The recycling and household waste site on the edge of Mountsorrel has been built by the County Council and will replace the out-dated and cramped facility in Sileby.

Costing £1m to build, it enables residents to recycle a huge variety of items including cooking oil, Tetra Paks, batteries and yoghurt pots, as well as dispose of household rubbish.

The Mountsorrel site has a modern design and offers ample parking space, clear signs, easy-to-access containers without steps and recycling for a range of materials, helping to cut waste sent to landfill.

The centre is located at an industrial estate on Granite Way, just off the A6.

Tony Kershaw, County Council cabinet member for waste management, said: "We are making it easier for residents by replacing an old-fashioned site with a state-of-the-art facility offering excellent access.

“We’re opening in time for Christmas – so everyone can make use of the new site during the festive clearouts.

"Reducing the amount of rubbish sent to landfill is a top priority. Leicestershire is already the top county partnership for recycling but we're keen to increase this further."

The site was built by G F Tomlinson, under a new contract which is saving the County Council money. Andy Sewards, Managing Director of G F Tomlinson, said: "We’re delighted with the finished site and we’re pleased to hand it over so that it can benefit the local community.”

The County Council runs 14 recycling and household waste sites across Leicestershire. Over 72% of rubbish taken to the sites is recycled.

The new site at Mountsorrel will be open seven days a week at the following times:

Nov – Mar 8am to 6pm
Apr – Oct 8am to 8pm

The recycling and household waste site in Sileby will close on 12th December. Construction work started at the Mountsorrel site in April.

For more information on recycling, please visit the County Council's website at www.leics.gov.uk/waste or call 0116 305 0001.