"I hope these major improvements in accessibility and convenience will encourage more members of the public to use the facility, and make an even greater contribution to increasing recycling rates in the area"
County Councillor Austin
WRG has unveiled a £1.3 million upgrade of the Boston Household Waste Recovery Centre on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council. The facility is bigger, more modern and more convenient for users.
The site was officially opened by Boston South County Councillor, Richard Austin.
Click here for an image of the opening ceremony.
The thoroughly modern, purpose-designed centre includes a fully covered drive-through facility enabling visitors conveniently to park and drop all waste and recyclables directly into containers from an elevated platform.
Facilities remained accessible to the public throughout the construction phase and the upgraded facility is expected to dramatically cut waiting times according to WRG. Improved signage, enhanced security and longer opening hours have also been introduced and the facilities are being managed by WRG’s own service team.
WRG already operates and manages similar facilities in Lincolnshire at Kirkby-on-Bain, Kenwick, Leadenham and Whisby, and also manages eight landfill sites throughout the County.
Cantilever cover over reception area to keep site users dry
The refurbishments of the Boston HWRC is part of WRG commitment to help the County Council develop new and improved recycling facilities across the County area.
Welcoming the improvements, County Councillor Austin said:
“This has proved a successful partnership between the public and private sectors."
“I hope these major improvements in accessibility and convenience will encourage more members of the public to use the facility, and make an even greater contribution to increasing recycling rates in the area.”
WRG Regional Operations Manager, Dave Molland, commented:
“There’s already been a very positive reaction from members of the public who have welcomed the improved facilities and the faster turnaround.”
Future plans will see the introduction of an indoor materials recovery facility (MRF) for the sorting, packing and distribution of a wide range of recyclables, and a waste transfer station to process and distribute all the remaining material that cannot be recycled.