( Cllr Ian Halsall, Cabinet Project Lead for Council Environmental and Waste Services, is pictured with Cllr Mark Elliott, Cabinet member for Resources.)
Bath’s new Locksbrook Road recycling centre will open its gates for the first time on Wednesday 25 November, marking the final stage in the relocation of recycling services from Midland Road.
The move will maintain a recycling centre in Bath while freeing up the Midland Road site to be developed for 176 new affordable and market homes as part of Bath Western Riverside.
Councillor Mark Elliott, Cabinet Member for Resources, said: “The opening of our new recycling centre is an important milestone for Bath. We made a commitment to keep a recycling centre in the city, and this new facility means residents will continue to be able to recycle locally.
“The move also means we can make better use of the Midland Road site, unlocking brownfield land for much-needed new homes as part of the continuing regeneration of Bath Western Riverside.”
The new recycling centre will be easier and safer to reach by car, bike or on foot. As well as 11 drop-off parking bays and space for five cars to queue on site, there will be dedicated pedestrian and cycle access linking directly to the traffic-free Bristol and Bath Cycle Path. Cycle stands, including space for cargo bikes, will make it easier to bring recycling by bike, while ramped access to the recycling containers will help people with mobility needs and those carrying heavier items.
The centre has been designed with the council’s climate and ecological priorities in mind, including reusing existing infrastructure where possible to help minimise the overall carbon footprint of the development.
It will accept residual household waste, cardboard including larger items that cannot be collected at the kerbside, soft furnishings, bulky waste, garden waste, wood, scrap metal and large non-hazardous electrical items such as washing machines. Residents will also be able to recycle plastic, paper, cans and glass
The new centre will operate with the same opening hours and the same booking system as the existing Midland Road site. Visitors will still need to book in advance, and staff will check bookings and ID on arrival.
A booking system for slots at the new site went live today (12 November) and can be accessed on the Bath Recycling Centre page.
Information about the development and a timeline can be found on the council website.
Work on the Locksbrook Residents Parking Zone has been completed, and the zone is now operational to help ensure residential parking remains prioritised.
