Sidmouth Recycling Centre one of top 4 in the country
Devon's latest recycling centre in Sidmouth has made it into the finals in a prestigious national competition.
The site was announced as a 'runner up' in the Civic Amenity Site of the Year category in this years Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management organised by letsrecycle.com, making it one of the best in the UK.
The awards, now in their eleventh year, are renowned for showcasing innovation, dedication and success in recycling and sustainable waste management and were marked by an event at the Landmark Hotel in London on 1 May.
This year the awards ceremony was hosted by ITV news presenter and journalist Julie Etchingham.
Cabinet Member for Environment and Community, Councillor Roger Croad, says: "To be one of just four finalists in the whole of the UK is a great achievement we are delighted to be recognised in this way. The Sidmouth recycling centre combines excellent recycling facilities with high levels of customer service and is proving to be a model of good waste management."
Local member for Sidmouth Sidford, Stuart Hughes says: "The Sidmouth recycling centre has proved a great asset for this part of East Devon. Its modern design with plenty of room for circulating and parking, the range of waste it takes and its helpful staff are a real boost for recycling. It's really good to see that it has now national recognition and I'm sure that this award will be one of many."
To be considered for the award, the Sidmouth Centre had to demonstrate increased levels of recycling as well as providing an enhanced service to users. Other factors included the design of the facility which includes solar hot water provision and rain water harvesting for flushing the site toilets.
In addition, Devon County Council received numerous compliments from the public regarding the facility and the professional site staff.
The Sidmouth Recycling Centre opened in December 2013 and is operated by SITA UK on behalf of Devon county council.
The facility is expected to receive approximately 5000 tonnes of household waste annually and will recycle around 80% of all the waste brought in.
For more information on the Awards, please go to www.awardsforexcellence.co.uk
