Recycling Village (tip)
Contents
- Important information before you visit
- Which days you can visit
- Which vehicles can visit
- Permits
- Types of waste you can bring
- Opening times
- Getting here
- Businesses and tradespeople
- Shop
Important information before you visit
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are new restrictions in place at the Recycling Village.
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 - we are now accepting the full range of waste we did before lockdown
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 Recycling Village shop is now open
- the maximum number of vehicles allowed in the Recycling Village has increased from 4 to 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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