Bangor Recycling Centre to reopen in July following major upgrade

Bangor Recycling Centre will reopen on 1 July, following a major  £225,000 upgrade.

The improvements, which began in March, involved expanding the size of the centre on the Llandygai Industrial Estate to offer residents better recycling opportunities as well as developing a new onsite shop for the re-use and upcycling of materials. The work has been funded through a Welsh Government Circular Economy grant.

This up-cycling shop will open later in the year when swallows – who have made their home within the building – have left the building.

Councillor Catrin Wager, Gwynedd Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Municipal, said: “The recycling centre on the Llanydygai estate is extremely popular and the staff there offer a welcoming service to the residents of Bangor and Dyffryn Ogwen who make use of the site.

“Indeed, since the centre reopened under appointment arrangements after the first lockdown last year, well over 15,000 people have used of the recycling centre. It is therefore very important that we ensure that the centre meets our expectations and is safe for staff and those who visit.

“As part of the £ 225,000 improvements to Bangor’s recycling centre, we will introduce an on-site upcycling shop when it re-opens which will offer us opportunities to work with partners to cut down on the amount of materials thrown away forever. Improvements will also include a new purpose built entrance and exit for the centre.

“Bangor’s recycling centre has been open for some fifteen years now, so it makes sense that we are making improvements to ensure that it meets the needs of today’s residents and that it allows and encourages re-use of items and materials which is an essential component of achieving our vision of a zero waste county in the future.”

As was the case before the improvement work, residents will need to make an appointment to visit the site, and work is underway with the assistance of the communication team in order to promote the opening date and to remind residents of the booking system. www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/recycling