Two recycling sites to temporarily close for works

Two recycling and household waste sites in Leicestershire will close temporarily later this month for improvement works.

Leicestershire County Council said its Kibworth site would close from 24 November for up to eight weeks as waste bays are made more robust.

The authority's Melton site will be shut between 30 November and 4 December as the lower yard is resurfaced.

The Market Harborough site will be open seven days a week from 26 November until Kibworth reopens.

Adam Tilbury, cabinet member for environment and waste, said strengthening works at the Kibworth site would mean the waste bays would be "better able to withstand the demands of daily use".

He added: "We appreciate the temporary inconvenience these closures may cause and thank residents for their patience and understanding while these important improvements are carried out."

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