The HWRC, which was officially opened on Tuesday (May 15), is located on Depot Road in Kirkby and replaces the authoritys former cramped recycling centre, which is located 300 metres away. The new site can receive up to 15,000 tonnes of household waste and recycling every year.
The MRWA said the Kirkby HWRC features more space for the collection of waste electrical and electronic items (WEEE) as well as an increased number of large containers for other waste streams. Extra queuing space and an overhead weather-protection canopy have also been added.
Residents can recycle a number of items at the site including: Batteries (household and car); CDs and DVDs; metal; cardboard; fluorescent tubes; garden waste; glass; small and large WEEE; oil; paper; plasterboard; Tetrapak; textiles; and, wood.
Commenting on the opening, Councillor Joe DeAsha, chairman of the MRWA, said: Were really excited to see this brand new site open. The old facility was a bit cramped, whereas this new centre is a much more pleasant experience for visitors and will be easier to navigate, which will hopefully encourage more recycling.
MRWA. The MRWA said recycling rates across the site topped 50% in 2010/11.The site is one of fourteen across the region that Veolia ES operates on behalf of the
Carl Beer, chief executive of the MRWA, said: This new recycling centre is just one part of a drive to improve all our facilities as well as build brand new ones. Merseyside needs to reduce its reliance on landfill and our push for new and improved waste management amenities will help us to achieve this.
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Construction of the site was undertaken by Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd. The project achieved the industry standard CEEQUAL, the assessment and award scheme for improving sustainability in civil engineering. The scheme is designed to minimise the use of raw materials, energy and minimise waste throughout the building process.
Commenting on the construction Phil Ross, director of Cheetham Hill Construction, said: Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd is delighted to have been involved in the development of the new household waste recycling facility for the residents of Merseyside and very proud that the construction has achieved such a high environmental standard.
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