Plans for a cutting-edge recycling facility in Hampshire have been given the green light, making it easier for residents to recycle a broader range of household materials from the kerbside.
Set to open by the end of 2027, the new Materials Recovery Facility, based in Eastleigh, aims to significantly boost recycling efforts across the region.
Commenting on her decision to green light the investment, Hampshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Universal Services, Councillor Kirsty North said: “I know residents are keen to do more, and I receive regular questions about when and how a greater variety of materials will be able to be recycled more easily from home. To help people recycle well and recycle better, we need the right processing facilities in place to make that happen. We also need to be better able to adapt to changes in consumer trends and what types of materials may need to be recycled in the future. Investing in this new facility represents a major milestone in what and how we recycle across Hampshire.
“Currently we send a tiny proportion of waste to landfill in Hampshire, with the bulk either recycled or incinerated. Any waste we can divert from incineration is not only better for the environment, creating less carbon, but also increases our recycling rate, costs less to dispose of, and has a second or third or fourth life as a new product. Importantly, it also helps ensure we maximise return for local taxpayers.”
The proposal to build a new £50.5 million Materials Recovery Facility has been developed in conjunction with Hampshire’s neighbouring waste disposal partners, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council, who will jointly fund the project ensuring a consistent service across the region.
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