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Bigger and better HWRC for Merseyside

Artist's illustration of what the new HWRC will look like

Waste chiefs at Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority are to develop a £1.5M household waste recycling centre at Knowsley Industrial Park after winning approval from planners.

The centre, which replaces an existing site 300 metres away, will provide more modern facilities, the capacity to receive up to 15,000tpa of household waste and recyclable materials, easier disposal of recyclables with larger and increased numbers of containers, and more queuing space on site for vehicles to cope with peak demand.

The site will also include new expanded spaces for the collection of waste electrical items. The plans for the centre were submitted by Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority late in 2009, after a consultation exercise to inform over 6,300 local residents and businesses.

MWDA director Carl Beer said: "This is fantastic news for Merseyside residents and especially those in Knowsley. It is not only a major investment in the area but also means vastly improved recycling facilities for a service which is very well used."

The centre will be operated by MWDA's new contractor, Veolia Environmental Services, and it is hoped that work on the new site will start later in 2010.

Posted on 03 February 2010

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