South Shields Recycling Village to close for two days this November for 'essential works'

The Recycling Village in South Shields will be closed for two days this month while maintenance works take place.

The Recycling Village in South Shields will be closed for two days this month for ‘essential’ works to take place.

The village, located near Middlefields Industrial Estate on Throckley Way, in South Shields, will be closed on both Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24.

South Tyneside Council said the closure is to “allow essential maintenance works to be carried out on site.”

It apologised for any inconvenience this may cause and thanked South Tyneside residents for patience and understanding while the improvements are completed.

The site will reopen as normal following the completion of the maintenance works.

South Tyneside Recycling Village, Middlefields, South Shields.placeholder image
South Tyneside Recycling Village, Middlefields, South Shields.

The Recycling Village is used to recycle household items, but cannot be used for business waste.

Users of the site must live in South Tyneside and book a slot online before arrival.

There is no charge for booking a slot and if using a car, residents can book up to four visits per calendar month.

Your allowance will be based on your address and vehicle registration number, according to South Tyneside Council’s website.

More information can be found online: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/2772/Book-a-slot

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