The council says the current HWRC at the Blandford Heights Industrial Estate is difficult for some residents to use and unable to meet the demands of its expanding service. It says the existing transfer station is an adapted grain store in “poor condition”.
With a single point of access shared by the HWRC and the transfer station, the current site is prone to temporary closures due to congestion, the council says.
The proposed facility will be built to the south of Sunrise Business Park. It has been designed on a split level to avoid the need for residents to climb steps to dispose of material.
“Blandford’s current facilities have needed updating for some time and I’m sure people will be interested to see what we have planned”
Councillor Jill Haynes, Dorset council portfolio holder for customer and community services, said: “We’re delighted to be able to present these plans for Blandford’s new waste management centre and gather feedback from residents. Blandford’s current facilities have needed updating for some time and I’m sure people will be interested to see what we have planned.
“It’s important that we consider the views of the people who currently use the household recycling centre, as well as local businesses and others who may be based in the area. Please head over to the website, have a look at the details and make sure you tell us what you think of the proposals.”
Dorset
Dorset council’s waste services team, previously known as the Dorset Waste Partnership, was formed in 2011, bringing together all seven councils within the county of Dorset at the time. Since 1 April 2020, the Dorset Waste Partnership has no longer being used as a name or brand.
Representing a population of 375,000 residents, the Dorset Waste Partnership had a recycling rate of 59.6 in the 2018/19 financial year, which represents the most recent data. This was above the national average of 45.1%.
Dorset council lost 16 waste collection vehicles in a fire at its Crookhill depot in Chickerell in November 2020 (see letsrecycle.com story). According to Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service the fire was caused by a short circuit under the bonnet of one of the vehicles.
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