Council announces early closures at recycling centres amid 35C Northamptonshire forecast
All household waste recycling centres across West Northamptonshire will close early on Thursday as temperatures are forecast to soar to around 35C.
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has announced that its recycling centres will close at 1pm on August 13 in response to the exceptionally hot weather.
The council said the decision had been taken to protect the “health, safety and wellbeing” of visitors and staff.
The Met Office is forecasting temperatures of up to 35C across the region on Thursday afternoon. An amber extreme heat warning is also in force.
A WNC spokesperson said: “In response to the current hot weather, all Household Waste Recycling Centres in West Northants will close at 1pm tomorrow Thursday 13 August.
“This decision has been made to help protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of both visitors and staff during the period of exceptionally high temperatures.”
The council expects all sites to return to their normal opening hours on Friday, August 14, but said it would continue to provide updates if necessary.
Residents are reminded that they must book a slot in advance before visiting one of WNC's household waste recycling centres.