Council announces latest recycling centre to reopen

The Garstang Community Recycling and Re-use Centre (CRRC) based at Brockholes Way, Catterall, near Garstang, is due to reopen on Fridays only.

From Friday, September 25, residents will be able to visit the facility with recyclable items and garden waste, but the reuse shop will stay closed for now.

Lancashire County Council says people will be able to visit in their car without first booking an appointment, but anyone who wants to use a van or a trailer must book an appointment before visiting.

Appointments for van and trailer users will be available on the county council’s website for the following Friday on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Visits for vans and trailers will be limited to one per month.

The centre closed in March due to staffing issues related to the coronavirus.

County Coun Albert Atkinson, cabinet member for technical services, rural affairs and waste management, said: “I’m glad that we’re now able to reopen the Garstang Community Recycling and Re-use Centre on one day a week to provide people in this area with an opportunity to recycle their extra waste nearby.

“We’ve introduced new ways of working at all our recycling centres due to the coronavirus, and it’s therefore vital that everyone takes the time to check them before they visit.

“Our staff will not be able to help you with large or bulky items due to social distancing.

“It’s also vital that you book an appointment if you want to use a van or a trailer.”

The Garstang CRRC accepts many types of recycling, but does not accept general household waste.

Until the reuse shop reopens, people are asked not to bring items donated for re-use.

Visit lancashire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/recycling-centres/garstang