Harrogate Stonefall household waste recycling centre to reopen tomorrow

The Wetherby Road site is the last remaining centre in North Yorkshire to reopen after months of closures because of the coronavirus.

Council officials previously said they could not reopen the site because of safety and traffic problems, but they now say it is safe after "extensive trials and reviews" were carried out.

It will be open as usual six days a week (closed Wednesdays) from 8.30am to 5pm.

Coun Andrew Lee, North Yorkshire County Council’s executive member for waste management, said: "It is one of the busiest sites in the county, so it has taken a little bit longer to be able to open it safely.

"We have worked hard with our contractors, Yorwaste, to be able to reopen this site to ensure the safety of staff and the public."

Hardcore, rubble, plasterboard, tyres and wastes from charities will not be accepted at the Stonefall site.

Commercial waste and any waste delivered in trailers will not be accepted.

Visitors are asked to only bring what they can manage to unload themselves as staff are unable to help for safety reasons.

Social distancing must be observed, with people remaining at least two metres apart at all times.

Hand sanitising facilities at sites are limited, so people are advised to wear gloves on site and are reminded to wash their hands before and after attending an HWRC.

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