Recycling centres open for pre-booked visits over the festive period

People in Nuneaton and Bedworth will be able to continue to recycle excess cardboard, glass and metal over the festive period.

Warwickshire recycling centres will continue with their typical Christmas holiday opening timetable.

All sites will be shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. 

The County Council says it is necessary to pre-book to visit any Warwickshire recycling centre. The opening hours are 9:30 to 3pm weekdays and 8:30 to 4pm weekends (Shipston shuts at noon on weekends).

All materials, such as wood, garden waste and electrical items are available for recycling at this time.

Visitors are advised to check the website for the exact materials available at each site and to pre-sort waste when packing their car for an efficient visit.

Full details of all of the waste streams that can be recycled at one of the 9 recycling centres in the county, and details of how to book, can be found at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/hwrc.

Booking is required for a 15 minute slot for a car and there are also 30 minute slots for a car and small trailer on certain days at Lower House Farm near Atherstone.

Cllr Heather Timms, portfolio holder for Environment and Heritage and Culture said: “Local authority waste workers have been heroes in 2020, delivering waste disposal and recycling services in circumstances made difficult by the pandemic.

"I want to thank householders in Warwickshire, who have also been recycling heroes. Thanks to efforts to separate out recycling in homes up and down the county, the recycling rate for Warwickshire has risen.

"Information about recycling will be kept up to date on the web over the holidays, including how to book an appointment to a recycling centre. The appointments lead to an efficient visit, with much-reduced queues. Please separate your waste streams for recycling as you pack your car.

"Recycling all that you can at home and at the recycling centre is one easy way for householders to cut their carbon emissions and help the environment.”