Find out more about recycling boost for Charnwood

Residents are being invited to find out more about plans for a new, state-of-the-art recycling facility in the Charnwood area.

The County Council is visiting villages across the borough in July to give people the chance to learn about a proposed new-look site on the edge of Mountsorrel.

Reducing the amount of rubbish sent to landfill is a top priority in Leicestershire and by 2017 it is hoped that 58% of the county's waste will be recycled or composted.

To help achieve this, the County Council is proposing to replace the recycling and household waste site in Sileby with an ultra-modern, accessible facility at an industrial estate on Granite Way.

The new facility would offer:

- a new, modern design

- ample parking space

- containers without steps

- easy access from the A6

- clear signs and information

- recycling for a range of materials meaning less waste to landfill

Tony Kershaw, County Council Cabinet Member for Waste, said: "We want to boost recycling in Charnwood and make it easier for residents by replacing a cramped, outdated site with a state-of-the-art facility with excellent access.

“We would encourage as many residents as possible to go along to the roadshows and take the chance to pick up the latest information, speak to officers and ask any questions they may have."

Roadshow details are below:

• Rothley Centre – 22nd July - 2.30pm – 8pm

• Sileby Community Centre – 23rd July -2pm – 7.30pm

• Mountsorrel Library – 24th July - 2.30pm - 8pm

•A special roadshow will also be visiting Anstey, Mountsorrel, Woodhouse Eaves, Quorn, Barrow, Syston and Birstall on Saturday, 25th July - more information is below.

From 22nd July, anyone unable to get along to the events can also find out more from the County Council's website at www.leics.gov.uk/waste