Temporary closure dates confirmed for Melton Mowbray household waste site

The Lake Terrace tip will closed from Thursday November 30 to Friday December 4, to enable resurfacing works to be carried out on the lower yard.

We reported last month that a temporary closure of the Melton site was scheduled but residents were left frustrated by the lack of a specific date being given by County Hall.

The council is also closing its Kibworth site for up to eight weeks from Tuesday November 24, with the Market Harborough site open seven days a week to give residents an alternative tip to use.

Councillor Adam Tilbury, cabinet member for environment and waste, said: “Our recycling and household waste sites play an important role in helping residents dispose of their waste responsibly, so it is essential that all of our sites remain safe, efficient and fit for purpose for years to come.

“The strengthening works at Kibworth will make the waste bays more robust and better able to withstand the demands of daily use, while the resurfacing work at Melton will improve the condition of the site.

“We appreciate the temporary inconvenience these closures may cause and thank residents for their patience and understanding while these important improvements are carried out.”

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternative sites during these periods.

While the Lake Terrace site is closed, Melton householders are able to use the Bottesford tip, on Normanton Lane, which is open Thursday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm.