Recycling centres in East Renfrewshire set to reopen in June

At a meeting of council leaders yesterday (Friday, May 15), it was agreed that local authorities will plan for the reopening of household waste recycling centres from June 1.

Many residents and some politicians in East Renfrewshire have been calling for the centres to be reopened, with concerns that there has been a rise in flytipping while the facilities have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Councillor Steven Heddle, COSLA’s Environment and Economy Spokesperson, said: “The reopening of sites depends on receiving assurance that this will not negatively impact the Covid-19 infection rate and will be consistent with national travel advice.

“There will also be local considerations including the need to maintain physical distancing for staff and members and public which will determine whether and to what extent individual sites will be able to reopen.

“The intent behind this decision is to provide a level of coordination across Scotland, to avoid a disjointed approach which could lead to confusion, and to ensure access to Household Waste Recycling Sites is managed to best ensure the safety of both staff and the public.

“We are working closely with the Scottish Government and partners on this and are drawing up guidance.”