This decision has been made after much discussion with its waste disposal partner and operator, Suez. As part of budget-saving proposals listed in the 2024/25 budget approved by Full council in March this year, a review of operating days at all HWRC was called.
Nab Lane is one of five HWRCs located around the district, and is reportedly the least-used.
Changes to hours at other sites
In addition to the closure, two other sites will see their operating days revised and from late Autumn will be reduced to five days a week from seven.
Based on a usage review by Suez, Bent Ley Road, Meltham would open from Wednesday to Sunday and Bromley Farm, Upper Cumberworth would open Friday to Tuesday. The council is said to be increasing efficiency by sharing resources across both sites, ensuring they can remain open on peak days.
Councillor Munir Ahmed, cabinet member for Environment and Highways said: “Nab Lane is not built to the modern split-level standards and would require significant investment to bring the site in line with the other four HWRCs, alongside other ongoing remedial works to ensure health and safety levels are maintained.
“The level of investment required, around £7million pounds to bring the site up to modern day standards, is unaffordable.
“The review shows the remaining HWRCs have capacity to cope with increased vehicle numbers and waste, with Weaving Lane in Dewsbury the nearest site to Nab Lane for those wanting to use the facilities.”
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