A HOUSEHOLD Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) is closing for two weeks to undergo essential maintenance works.

The site, in Newton-le-Willows,  which is provided by Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority and operated by Veolia, will close on Sunday, September 22 at 8pm, and will re-open on Monday, October 7 at 8am.

The temporary closure of the Junction Lane facility is to undertake essential repairs and upgrades to its road markings, kerbstones and drainage.

The works will improve traffic access and movement around the site and access to recycling containers.

Closure of the facility will mean that residents should use their next nearest or most convenient Recycling Centre.

Alternative centres

Residents can use any recycling centre across the, the nearest to Newton-le-Willows are: Ravenhead – Burtonhead Road, St Helens  WA9 5EA Rainhill – Tasker Terrace, L35 4NX Huyton – Wilson Road, L36 6AD Johnsons Lane – Widnes, WA8 0SJ

During the course of the shutdown Veolia will staff the HWRC entrance to direct any visitors to an alternative Recycling Centre.

Cllr Catie Page, MRWA Chairperson, said: “Newton-le-Willows receives over 400 tonnes of material a month from local residents.

"Due to this demand on the facility essential maintenance is required to ensure the Recycling Centre remains safe for customers and employees.

"We’re also taking this opportunity to thoroughly check all aspects of the site, undertake any repairs, repaint, review signage and ensure that the site adheres to the high standard required of a public facility.

“We would encourage residents to use an alternative Recycling Centre or hold on until Newton-le-Willows re-opens.”