Improvement and refurbishment works at Household Recycling Centres

A refurbishment and improvement programme will be rolled out across the majority of Wiltshire’s recycling centres over the next few months, with centres closing for short periods while the work takes place.

FCC Environment was recently awarded a contract by the council to run nine council owned recycling centres and they will be carrying out refurbishment works on them and where possible, improving the layouts.

This work will mean each site will be closed from between one and two weeks between October and December 2017.

The work has been planned carefully to ensure that when one centre is closed, others local to that particular area will be open and available to use.

Winter opening times will apply from November to March so people are asked to check the Wiltshire Council website for details.

There will be no changes or closures at the HRCs at Purton and Lower Compton near Calne as these will continue to be operated by Hills Waste Solutions under a separate contract.

People are advised to check when centres are open before they travel.

Bridget Wayman, Wiltshire Council spokesperson said: “We of course don’t want to inconvenience people but these short closures are necessary to allow us a smooth transition to the new contract.

“I’d like to thank people for their patience while these works are carried out.

“The good news for residents is the centres will be refurbished and improved which we hope will make it a better experience for everyone who uses them.”

The arrangements are as follows:

Location Postcode Closed from Reopens on Normal closure days
Marlborough SN8 4AN 02/10/2017 12/10/2017 Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Warminster BA11 8PE 11/10/2017 20/10/2017 Wednesdays and Thursdays
Everleigh SN9 5HN 23/10/2017 28/10/2017 Wednesdays and Thursdays
Melksham SN12 6QT 30/10/2017 11/11/2017 Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Salisbury SP2 7NP 09/11/2017 18/11/2017 Thursdays and Fridays
Trowbridge BA14 8RL 13/11/2017 26/11/2017 Thursdays and Fridays
Amesbury SP4 7RX 21/11/2017 01/12/2017 Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Devizes SN10 2EU 29/11/2017 9/12/2017 Thursdays and Fridays
Stanton St Quintin SN14 6BD 04/12/2017 18/12/2017 Thursdays and Fridays
Purton SN5 4HG Remains open Remains open Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Lower Compton SN11 8RB Remains open Remains open Wednesdays and Thursdays

For more information, visit www.wiltshire.gov.uk/household-recycling-centres-revamp