This non-statutory guidance is to assist Councils and the waste sector to make appropriate decisions around HWRC services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The waste sector is of vital importance in the safeguarding of public health, protecting the environment and servicing the economy. Waste and recycling services are critical public services and should be maintained as far as possible in order to protect the health of the Northern Ireland public from a build-up of waste; safeguard the important flow of materials, such as for food packaging; and deliver a low carbon circular economy agenda.
A copy of the guidance can be viewed at the following link:
Guidance for Councils for Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)