Grimsby community recycling centre transforms for Halloween
The Grimsby Community Recycling Centre underwent a “spine-tingling transformation” for Halloween, and the council is inviting all brave souls to experience it.
From killer bees to Frankenstein’s monster, and tire tarantulas to a wicked witch, the recycling centre has become a haunted haven, and all the decorations are made from things people throw away.
Councillor Stewart Swinburn, the portfolio holder for environment and transport at the council, said: “The award-winning staff at Grimsby and Immingham tips do a brilliant job and always raise a smile when there’s something to celebrate. Anyone who has visited Grimsby Tip will see the lengths they go to make the site a fun place to recycle things you don’t need.
“There are also plenty of bargains on offer with their bike and bric-a-brac sales, with all the proceeds going to good causes.”
Grimsby and Immingham community recycling centres welcome visitors every day from 8 am to 6 pm. Both sites are managed by Newlincs Development Ltd, the waste management contractor for North East Lincolnshire council.”
Over 10,000 residents respond to Essex’s recycling consultation
Essex county council’s ongoing consultation regarding the future of recycling centre booking processes has garnered a response from more than 10,000 residents.
The council’s proposal is to maintain a booking system at all 21 recycling centres, and they are encouraging the public to provide their input before a final decision is reached.
The booking process was initially introduced in February 2022 for vans and large vehicles. In June 2022, this trial was extended to include cars visiting Rayleigh Recycling Centre. Subsequently, in March 2023, bookings were expanded to cover all vehicles across all 21 sites on a trial basis.
Councillor Peter Schwier, cabinet member for environment, waste reduction and recycling, said: “We have already received a brilliant amount of feedback and responses to the consultation so far. Our recycling centres play a valuable role in our waste and recycling services. It’s therefore important that we hear from as many people as possible about our proposals.
“No decisions have been made yet. We want to know what residents think before making a final decision on whether to keep the booking process permanently.”
Lockham Recycling expands its vehicle fleet
Lockhams Recycling, a Hampshire-based company specialising in the recycling of building materials and aggregates, has announced it has made an investment of £300,000 into adding new vehicles to its fleet.
This investment has led to the introduction of two new vehicles, a tipper lorry and a grabber lorry, thereby expanding its fleet from five to seven in total. These latest additions are equipped with a range of features, such as GPS tracking, an eight-meter reach grab arm, and safety-enhancing cameras.
Managing director of Lockhams Recycling, Conrad Collins said: “The addition of lorries will increase their number of waste collections and allow them to reach a wider customer base. The whole team has been really excited by the arrival of the new vehicles. We’re proud of our impressive fleet and it is a key to providing a great service to our clients. Our two new grab and tipper lorries have meant we can work with a wider range of clients across the region to provide quick and easy recycling solutions.
Islington’s installation of electric vehicle chargers at HWRCs now complete
Islington council has announced it has completed the installation electric vehicle chargers and equipment at its waste and recycling centre as part of its efforts to electrify its refuse vehicle fleet.
Having successfully completed the renovation of the waste and recycling centre, the council has stated it is looking to incorporate a larger number of electric vehicles into its fleet.
London’s deputy mayor for environment and energy, Shirley Rodrigues, said: “The Mayor and I are proud to support Islington council as they lead the way on EV charging, reducing their fleet’s contribution to climate change and the air pollution breathed by the borough’s residents.
“This project demonstrates that, with commitment and vision, it’s possible to convert even larger and more specialist vehicles to electric and to improve the air Londoners breathe, as we work to build a greener city for everyone.”
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