Phased re-opening of Recycling Centres
Suffolk Recycling Centres will re-open from Thursday 14 May following closure due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
You will need to book a time slot to deposit waste at your local Recycling Centre.
You can book online at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/planning-waste-and-environment/waste-and-recycling/book-a-recycling-centre-time-slot/ or by phone via SCC Customer Contact Centre on 0345 606 6067
Using a booking system for the first phase of re-opening will:
- reduce the waiting times of visitors to each Recycling Centre
- help manage traffic to avoid a dangerous build-up of cars on the roads
Please do not come to a Recycling Centre without a booking.
Key messages
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Those at greatest risk from COVID-19 must stay away.
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Rules at point of reopening
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No access to site without pre-booking
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Cars and pedestrians only - no vans, trailers or commercial-type vehicles
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One adult to unload, unless 2 adults needed for heavy items
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No staff assistance to unload vehicles
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No chargeable waste accepted (soil, rubble, hardcore or plasterboard)
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No trade waste
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No textiles or re-use items accepted
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We are relying on the public to respect social distancing.
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Only for essential waste or recycling, i.e. cannot be stored safely at home or disposed of through other legitimate routes.
- Visitors are also advised to wash hands before and after visiting site and gloves should be worn during the visit. Pre-sort waste into material type before visiting the site will help to speed up your visit and reduce waiting times.
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Traffic management plans in place.
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Any waste you have which is suspected to have being contaminated with COVID 19 must be double-bagged and kept at home for 72 hours before it is brought to site.
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Time slots every 15 minutes
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Number of slots determined by safe social distancing space available within each site