Wrexham Council urges residents not to “resort to fly-tipping” while local recycling centres are closed

Residents are being urged not to resort to fly-tipping while the local recycling centres are shut as part of Wales’ firebreak lockdown.

The facilities at Bryn Lane, Plas Madoc and Brymbo closed on Friday afternoon under the new restrictions and will not open until November 9.

As a result members are being asked to “hang onto their excess waste” until that date.

It comes amid concerns that people may be tempted to fly-tip, with the local authority stating that there is already an issue in the area with both household and builders waste being dumped.

In a statement Wrexham Council have urged members of the public to use a reputable company to dispose of their waste.

A council spokesperson said: “If you pay someone to remove large amounts of your rubbish please ensure that you use a reputable company to do it on your behalf. The company can’t dispose of the items at our household recycling centres but must dispose of it at a private licensed facility.

“Please ask for proof that they are able to do this. If you are paying for someone to take your rubbish please make sure they’re legit.

“They should have a Waste Carrier’s Licence if not – don’t use them as they’re very likely to fly tip it and you’ll be responsible and liable to prosecution of they’re caught or if it can be traced back to you.

“If you pay someone to remove large amounts of your rubbish please ensure that you use a reputable company to do it on your behalf. The company can’t dispose of the items at our household recycling centres but must dispose of it at a private licensed facility.

“Please ask for proof that they are able to do this. If you are paying for someone to take your rubbish please make sure they’re legit. They should have a Waste Carrier’s Licence if not – don’t use them as they’re very likely to fly tip it and you’ll be responsible and liable to prosecution of they’re caught or if it can be traced back to you.”

Cllr David A Bithell, lead member for environment and transport, said: “There’s simply no excuse for fly-tipping and dumping rubbish irresponsibly. We’re just asking everyone to hold onto their excess waste until our Household Recycling Centres are open again.

“There has been several shocking instances of fly-tipping on social media and it costs us to remove it.

“We always check if there is anything in the rubbish to identify the owner and if so we will not hesitate to prosecute and fine those who blight our communities, its sheer lazy.”

Wrexham’s recycling centres will reopen on Monday November 9 with the usual opening times:

Bryn Lane 8am – 8pm
Plas Madoc 9am – 4pm
Brymbo 9am – 4pm (appointments only)

As you need to make an appointment to visit the Brymbo facility, you will be able to call them from Monday, November 2 on 01978 660796.

Please don’t try to call them between October 24 and November 1, as phone lines will be closed.

The re-use shop at Bryn Lane recycling centre will also be closed for the duration of the fire break lockdown, so please hold on to any donations until it reopens.