Everything you need to know about the reopening of Calderdale's waste recycling centres.

Here is everything yo need to know about the decision to open the centres.

What household waste recycling centres are opening?

The Brighouse and Halifax sites will reopen on a restricted basis, with strict safety measures in place to protect both staff and visitors.

The Council’s other HWRCs at Todmorden, Elland and Sowerby Bridge will remain closed for the time being.

When will the centres be open?

They will be open from Monday May 11.

The two sites will open Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm, Saturday 8am - 3.30pm, Sunday 9am - 3.30pm (early closure to allow time for thorough cleaning).

There may be short closure periods throughout the day for cleaning or skip exchanges. Long queues are expected. At busy times and close to closing time, cars may be turned away.

Why aren't all the sites reopening?

The Council has said there are difficulties in safely opening these sites due to staff capacity and their layouts potentially causing issues with social distancing, as well as likely traffic management concerns.

What restrictions will be in place?

The use of these HWRCs is for Calderdale residents only and only one person is allowed per car.

Proof of postal address is required on entry (ie a utility bill or driver’s licence) and residents are asked to display this clearly in the windscreen of their vehicle.

Sites can only accept bagged general household waste, garden waste and bulky items of household waste such as old furniture, no electrical bulky items.

Staff will not be able to assist with unloading

Traffic management will be in place at each site and queuing will be monitored and managed by staff at entrances and on approach roads.

People must remain in their vehicle whilst queuing and are asked to switch off their engines to reduce idling and protect staff and other site users.

What have Council leaders said?

Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities, Councillor Susan Press, said: At this challenging time for us all, we are very grateful that most households have dealt with their waste safely and responsibly, and have stored any excess waste safely at home.

“As we start to reopen our sites, you can help everyone in our community by only using the recycling sites if it is absolutely essential and you are not able to continue to safely store the waste to dispose of at a later date. We expect the open sites to be busy, so please consider if your journey is really necessary and please be aware that long queues are expected.”

“We know that some residents are eager for our HWRCs to reopen, but it’s important that this is done safely and sensibly in order to protect both staff and residents.

“As always, safety is our top priority and our staff will be doing all they can to ensure that all visits can be conducted safely and in line with government restrictions.

"Thorough cleaning of the sites will be taking place regularly, which may cause further delays. We ask residents to be patient and to please cooperate with the important restrictions at both sites – they are in place for a reason.”