Garstang recycling centre shuts because of staff shortage

The community recycling and re-use centre in Garstang will close from today (22nd March), after being hit by staffing issues caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Garstang's recycling centre is temporarily closingGarstang's recycling centre is temporarily closing
Garstang's recycling centre is temporarily closing

It is not known when the facility - located on Brockholes Way in Catterall - will reopen.

All of the county's other household waste recycling plants remain in operation at present.

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A spokesperson for Lancashire County Council, which operates the site, said: "We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause to people who use the centre, but details of all other recycling centres and their opening hours are available on [our] website."

The Garstang facility accepts a more limited range of recyclable material than other centres - including green garden waste, glass bottles, paper, cardboard and electrical items.

Last year, opening hours at all 16 recyling centres were reduced - details can be found at: www.lancashire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/recycling-centres

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