Councillor Howard Sykes MBE, Liberal Democrat and Opposition Leader Oldham Council recently wrote to Council bosses to reopen local waste sites in Oldham Borough.  This is now being done in a safe and sensible manner in line with social distancing.  Council leaders have now started to reopen these sites but following strict safety guidelines.  There had recently been a spate of fly tipping locally.  New measures being introduced will hopefully solve some of the issues surrounding waste during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I’m very glad we have started to drift back towards normality.  I think this will solve some public health issues associated with the lockdown.  Less fly tipping and piles of waste on our streets means a healthier Oldham Borough.”  says Councillor Sykes.

These calls to reopen waste sites came after a month of lockdown measures by local authorities.

“As long as people are respectful, wait their turn and don’t contribute to any drama I believe this is a victory for common sense.  There will certainly be delays, so caution is advised and please make sure you read the guidance before even considering a visit.  #StaySafe”

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Site rules including which car registrations can visit on which days