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Four Leicestershire recycling centres temporarily close due to driver shortage and demand

7 August 2026 · in 80 words

Four Leicestershire recycling centres temporarily close due to driver shortage and demand

Four recycling centres in Leicestershire are temporarily closing their doors because of problems processing materials and a shortage of drivers. The county council said it faces "unprecedented levels of demand" alongside delays at treatment facilities and less processing capacity. Operations at Bottesford, Lutterworth, Oadby, and Shepshed are to close until late next week, enabling staff to maintain other facilities.

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