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£1.7m overhaul for waste site to meet new requirements
The Tiverton Gazette
|July 15, 2025
MID Devon District Council has outlined initial plans for a remodelling of its waste depot site that could cost around £1.7 million.
A host of changes are being planned for the depot in Carlu Close, Willand, to meet new requirements being mandated by the Environment Agency.
The changes should also mean that the council can also increase its recycling rate and potentially recycle a larger variety of items.
It’s hoped the prospective financial outlay, which includes a £100,000 contingency pot, will future-proof the site for at least 15 years.
“We need to meet the new requirements, which mean significant changes to the waste depot, notably that some waste and recycling will be required to be stored securely, under cover, with fire protection,” said Councillor Josh Wright, the cabinet member for service delivery and continuous improvement.
This story is from the July 15, 2025 edition of The Tiverton Gazette.
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