North Yorkshire council may close mini recycling centres

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

North Yorkshire Council may close mini recycling centres across the county following a decision to remove facilities in the Malton area.

North Yorkshire Council has approved the phased removal of mini recycling centres in the Malton locality, which includes facilities in Helmsley, Kirby, Malton, Norton, Pickering and Ampleforth. The council is now considering whether to review the future of similar recycling banks in other parts of the county.

The council says the introduction of improved household recycling collections has significantly reduced demand for the facilities. Figures show the amount of recyclable material collected at the sites fell by 37 per cent, from 156.1 tonnes in 2024/25 to 98.8 tonnes in 2025/26. The largest reduction was recorded at the two Malton sites, where collections fell by 47 per cent.

The council estimates that removing the facilities would avoid annual operating costs of approximately £16,500, although the net saving after accounting for lost income from recyclable materials would be around £7,800. The decision has been challenged by six councillors, who have questioned whether the closures could set a precedent for the removal of similar facilities elsewhere.

Any future proposals to close recycling centres outside the Malton area would be considered separately, taking into account recycling volumes, running costs, the condition of equipment and the availability of alternative collections.

North Yorkshire council may close mini recycling centres — Image: The Northern Echo

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Mini recycling centres across North Yorkshire could face closure in wider reviewMini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.The Northern Echo · 19 Oct, 14:00
Mini recycling centres across North Yorkshire could face closure in wider reviewMini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.Darlington & Stockton Times · 19 Oct, 14:00

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