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Gloucester Recycling Centre Shut for Upgrades
23 Jul
Summary
- Hempsted Household Recycling Centre will close for three months.
- Essential improvement and environmental upgrade works are planned.
- Six new electrical waste compactors will be installed at the site.
The Hempsted Household Recycling Centre in Gloucester will temporarily close its doors for a three-month period, beginning on August 13 and concluding in mid-November. This closure is necessary to implement essential improvement and environmental upgrade works aimed at enhancing the facility's operations and sustainability.
Key upgrades include the installation of six new electrical waste compactors, which are expected to improve the efficiency of waste processing. Furthermore, plans are in motion to establish a new reuse shop at the site later in the year, promoting the circular economy.
Gloucestershire County Council has assured residents that other recycling centers across the county will continue to operate as usual during this time. Councillor Ashley Bowkett, cabinet member for nature, climate, and waste reduction, stated his belief that the temporary closure will not result in a significant rise in fly-tipping incidents.
