< Go Back 29 APRIL 2020 by Robyn White Merseyside among resumed service deliveries Posted: Apr 29, 2020 There is evidence across the UK that waste services may be beginning to stabilise after a challenging time so far during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some halted waste services are resuming, and local authorities are finding new ways to operate services that were previously restricted.
Some businesses in the waste sector have even seen an increase in demand as people hire at-home skips following HWRC closures.
Merseyside Merseyside residents will be able use their HWRCs again
One authority reopening sites is Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA). The authority s recycling centres closed across the UK on 24 March following non-essential travel restrictions and social distancing rules; DEFRA have now encouraged councils to re-open them if social distancing measures can be adhered to.
The MRWA, along with its contractor Veolia, will be implementing clear operation guidelines with respect of social distancing for the reopened sites.
City council mayor, Joe Anderson said: I commend the decision to open the sites with social distancing, we are doing this to avoid waste becoming a problem at home. Please only travel if it is essential and follow the instructions given to you by staff on site.