Opening times for local recycling centres have been announced by Warwickshire County Council ahead of the festive period.

All sites will be shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, and on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve all sites will shut at lunchtime.

Pre-booking is available at all Warwickshire recycling centres.

The opening hours across the board are 9.30am to 3pm weekdays and 8.30am to 4pm at weekends - including Cherry Orchard in Kenilworth.

All materials, such as wood, garden waste and electrical items are available for recycling.

Booked visits are available for a 15-minute slot for a car or a car and small trailer.

Appointments can be made on the day where there is availability.

Reuse shops at the recycling centres will also be open during the Christmas holidays.

Opening days and times will broadly follow the recycling centre timetable, but the charity websites will carry full details on times and what materials are in demand for donations: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/coventryandwarwickshire/shops/reuse-shops 

Cllr Heather Timms, portfolio holder for environment and heritage and culture said: "I want to thank householders in Warwickshire, who have also stepped up their recycling in 2024 as well as reduced general waste.

"Thanks to efforts to separate out recycling in homes up and down the county, our recycling in Warwickshire has risen. 

"Information about recycling will be kept up to date on the web over the holidays, including how to book a visit to a recycling centre.

"The appointments lead to an efficient visit, with much-reduced queues.

"Please separate your waste streams for recycling as you pack your car. Recycling all that you can at home and at the recycling centre is one easy way for householders to cut their carbon emissions and help the environment." 

Information about the recycling centres and booking can be found at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/hwrc