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A SEARCH FOR A SUITABLE SITE IS UNDER WAY FOLLOWING THE PLEDGE OF NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR KAREN CLARK 10:37, 21 May 2025 North Tyneside Council is hoping to build a new household waste and
recycling centre in the borough, following a pledge by newly elected Mayor Karen Clark. A study is now under way to examine how and where a new site could be established, and to assess the
potential benefits for residents. It will focus on finding a suitable brownfield or industrial site in the north west of the borough, in response to calls from local communities for better
access to waste and recycling facilities. Any new facility would complement the existing facility in North Shields and would be open to all North Tyneside residents. It would be designed to
maximise recycling and encourage the reuse of household goods, in keeping with the borough’s environmental goals and recent projects. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS AND
TOP STORIES FROM THE NORTH EAST WITH OUR FREE NEWSLETTER North Tyneside's Elected Mayor, Karen Clark, said: "Residents in Seaton Burn, Dudley, Wideopen and other parts of the north
west have consistently told us they want better access to recycling and waste facilities. "As a council that listens, we proposed a feasibility study in our budget plans and, after
strong support through consultation, we’ve now committed the funding to get things moving. I promised I’d deliver this during the election, and I’m delighted the first step to achieving this
is under way." Article continues below The study comes as the council continues to find new ways to boost recycling - from pop-up events at the North Shields site and reuse shops
(where salvaged items are repaired and re-sold), to doorstep collections for small electricals and plans to add new recycling bins at key locations. The study is expected to be complete by
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