Highland Council closes recycling centres
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HIGHLAND Council has announced the temporary closure of all its recycling centres during the coronavirus crisis.
In an update to its previous information it stated that all council-run recycling centres are currently closed and garden waste and the bulky uplift services have been suspended until further notice.
Householders are being asked not to put out their brown bins as they will not be emptied.
The local authority says every effort is being made to continue the regular domestic weekly waste and recycling collections, but is highlighting extra measures for people self-isolating.
Anyone self-isolating due to displaying symptoms of coronavirus is asked to ensure that all waste items that have been in contact with the individual, such as tissues and cloths, are disposed of securely within disposal bags.
When full these bags should be placed in a second bag and tied and then stored for 72 hours before being put out for collection.
Carron McDiarmid, executive chief officer for communities and place, said: “Currently our rubbish and recycling collections are operating as normal. However, due to staff shortages, in the future we may need to suspend some services at short notice due to staff shortages.
"In the meantime people should put out their bins for collection as normal for 7am on their scheduled day but if the bins are not emptied by 5pm please take them off the street and put them out again on the next scheduled collection day.”
She added: “The message we want to get across is for people to check our website regularly as the situation is changing rapidly.”
Regular updates on the rubbish and recycling services will be provided on the council’s website and social media channels.
There is also a link to specific information and guidance for customers.
Any queries about waste and recycling services should be sent to recycle@highland.gov.uk or call 01349 886603.
