Beal Hey closure ‘could hit recycling’
Date published: 21 July 2011
Oldham Council
THE imminent closure of Shaw’s recycling centre will see Oldham fall behind in dealing with waste.
The borough will be left with just one recycling centre — the fewest in all 10 Greater Manchester authorities.
Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority decided to shut the Beal Hey site, in Chandos Street, in a cost-cutting measure.
Despite a 5,1000-name petition opposing the move, the centre was axed last month and is expected to close in the coming months.
Councillor Philomena Dillon said: “Manchester and Stockport have three sites available to them, the other six will have at least two.
“Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority’s proposal could have a negative effect on recycling rates and could cause increased costs.”
