Recycling Village (tip)

Contents

1. Important information before you visit
2. Which days you can visit
3. Which vehicles can visit 
4. Permits 
5. Types of waste you can bring
6. Opening times
7. Getting here
8. Businesses and tradespeople
9. Shop

Important information before you visit

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are restrictions in place at the Recycling Village.

The Recycling Village is open during the national lockdown.

Things to check before you visit

• check which day you can visit - there is a number plate system in place to help reduce queuing
• check if your vehicle is allowed, and if you need a permit - some vehicle are not allowed on site and some need a permit
• check what kind of waste you can bring

If you do visit

• only one person per vehicle (or two from the same household if you have heavy items)
• you must live in South Tyneside - please provide proof of your postcode if asked
• wash your hands before and after visiting, and avoid touching your face
• you must be in a vehicle - pedestrians cannot carry waste into the Recycling Village
• the Recycling Village is for personal use only, not commercial waste
• for safety reasons please do not queue onto Boldon Lane

Changes at the Recycling Village

• social distancing at 2 metres is strictly enforced
• staff cannot help you to unload your vehicle
• traffic management is in place at the site
• the site needs regular cleaning and may need to temporarily close for this
• the shop is currently closed due to government restrictions
• vans can visit between 9.30am to 11am with a permit
• the maximum number of vehicles allowed in the Recycling Village is 8

If anyone you live with has had COVID-19 symptoms

• leave waste for 72 hours before bringing to site
• double bag all waste
• anyone who is isolating, or who has COVID-19 symptoms must not visit under any circumstances

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