Essex recycling centre closed after staff medical emergency

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 08:31 · Archive

Saffron Walden Recycling Centre remains closed until at least 9 November after a staff member's medical emergency on 31 October required an air ambulance.

Saffron Walden Recycling Centre in Essex closed on 31 October after a medical emergency involving a member of staff. An air ambulance was called to the scene and the staff member was taken to hospital.

Essex County Council said the centre will remain closed until at least 9 November. A spokesperson said: 'Following a medical incident involving a member of staff at our recycling centre in Saffron Walden over the weekend, the site will unfortunately be closed all week, opening Monday, November 9 at the earliest. We will be making a decision later this week around opening and will actively communicate this.'

Anyone with a booking before that date will be contacted and offered a new appointment. Residents are being encouraged to use alternative sites. Bishop's Stortford Recycling Centre, run by Hertfordshire County Council, is the nearest option. Essex residents can use it under a cross-border agreement but must apply for a free Hertfordshire ePass and bring proof of address. The nearest Essex-run alternative is Harlow Recycling Centre, where visitors must book a slot through the Love Essex portal.

Essex recycling centre closed after staff medical emergency — Image: Colchester Gazette

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Tip to remain shut for extended period after medical emergencySaffron Walden Recycling Centre remains closed until at least November 9 after a staff medical emergency on October 31. Use Bishop’s Stortford or Harlow.Colchester Gazette · 3 Nov, 07:28
Tip to remain shut for extended period after medical emergencySaffron Walden Recycling Centre remains closed until at least November 9 after a staff medical emergency on October 31. Use Bishop’s Stortford or Harlow.Echo (Basildon) · 3 Nov, 07:28
Tip closed after air ambulance attends medical emergency at Essex siteSaffron Walden Recycling Centre remains closed after a staff medical emergency on October 31. Air ambulance attended; Essex residents can use nearby sites.Colchester Gazette · 1 Nov, 15:25
Tip closed after air ambulance attends medical emergency at Essex siteSaffron Walden Recycling Centre remains closed after a staff medical emergency on October 31. Air ambulance attended; Essex residents can use nearby sites.Echo (Basildon) · 1 Nov, 15:25

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