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Leigh On Sea News: No Commercial Waste! – SOUTHEND City Council is insisting that the city’s recycling centres are solely for the use of its residents.

No Commercial Waste! - SOUTHEND City Council is insisting that the city’s recycling centres are solely for the use of its residents.

SOUTHEND City Council is insisting that the city’s recycling centres are solely for the use of its residents.

This follows the ongoing refurbishment of both centres, as new partner SUEZ begins upgrading Southend’s capacity to collect and process both recyclable and non-recyclable materials.

The city’s two Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs), at Stock Road and Leigh Marshes, are designed to help residents safely dispose of recyclable materials and household waste that cannot be collected at the kerbside.

The Council is overseeing their development to help improve the level of recycling and processing of waste across the city. Neither site will accommodate commercial waste, and the Council is taking a firmer stance to ensure that commercial waste can no longer be deposited at either Stock Road or Leigh Marshes.

Coun Lydia Hyde, cabinet member for climate, environment and waste, said: “In recent weeks, our new partner SUEZ has had to turn away vehicles carrying commercial waste and drivers unable to show valid ID or proof of residence in Southend.

“This has contributed to queuing at both sites, as ineligible vehicles have blocked access and caused delays.

“We welcome residents who can provide the required ID, proof of identity and address, such as a driving licence or council tax bill, so they can efficiently access and use the sites.

“As part of the upgrades, we’re installing new automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras, CCTV, and webcams, which will allow residents to check site access via the Council’s website.”

Vehicles and identification – Residents using commercial-type vehicles (e.g. vans, open-backs, pick-ups) may only access the sites on Sundays between 12pm and 4pm.

Hire vans used for household items are permitted at any time, provided the driver presents the hire agreement along with standard ID and proof of address.

Vehicles carrying commercial waste will be refused entry, and contents of commercial-type vehicles will be checked.

Repeat attempts to misuse the sites will be logged, and enforcement action may be taken.

For updates on developments at both HWRCs, visit: www.southend.gov.uk/recycli

Picture: Coun Lydia Hyde, cabinet member for climate, environment and waste.

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