Wednesday 21 May 2025 - 09:04am
North Tyneside Council is progressing with a feasibility study for a new household waste and recycling centre in the borough, following a pledge by newly elected Mayor, Karen Clark.
The study will examine how and where a new site could be established and assess the potential benefits for residents.
It will focus on finding a suitable brownfield or industrial site in the north west of the borough, in response to calls from local communities for better access to waste and recycling facilities.
Any new facility would complement the existing facility in North Shields and would be open to all North Tyneside residents.
It would be designed to maximise recycling and encourage the reuse of household goods, in keeping with the borough’s environmental goals and recent projects.
North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor, Karen Clark, said: “Residents in Seaton Burn, Dudley, Wideopen and other parts of the north west have consistently told us they want better access to recycling and waste facilities.
“As a council that listens, we proposed a feasibility study in our budget plans and, after strong support through consultation, we’ve now committed the funding to get things moving. I promised I’d deliver this during the election, and I’m delighted the first step to achieving this is underway.”
The study comes as the Council continues to find new ways to boost recycling — from pop-up events at the North Shields site and reuse shops (where salvaged items are repaired and re-sold), to doorstep collections for small electricals and plans to add new recycling bins at key locations.
The study is expected to be complete by autumn.
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