Misuse forces closure of Newlands Lane recycling point in Buckie

ONGOING misuse of a recycling point in Buckie has forced its permanent closure.

Numerous complaints have been received by Moray Council about the state of Newlands Lane recycling point, which has seen increasing amounts of trade waste dumped at the site. This has meant there is not enough space for householders to dispose of their waste responsibly, resulting in overflowing bins and the site becoming an eyesore for residents.

Local ward member, Cllr Sonya Warren, said: “Businesses are not permitted to use household recycling points and it’s frustrating that misuse by a minority will affect the wider community. However we do not have the resources to constantly clean up after businesses who are dumping their waste at the recycling point illegally.

“In Moray we do offer a robust waste and recycling service for households. In fact, when the recycling point at Newlands Lane was introduced, we didn’t offer a kerbside collection service – so the service we offer has vastly improved since then.”

Households can request extra recycling bins from Moray Council, or use alternative recycling centres or points in the area.

Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live. Nestling between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, Moray stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Brodie Castle in the west.