CLOSED: Recycling sites. Pic: Somerset Waste Partnership
TWO recycling centres in Somerset are closed today (January 30) after positive coronavirus tests.
The Chard and Yeovil sites are currently being deep cleaned are expected to re-open tomorrow (Janaury 31).
The two staff who tested positive for Covid-19 are isolating, and once the sites re-open they will be staffed by colleagues from other recycling centres.
The news was announced on South Somerset District Council's (SSDC) Facebook page.
A spokesperson for SSDC said: "Remember, sites are open for essential visits only at present – when waste cannot be taken from the kerbside and poses a health or fire risk if stored at home - and there are a range of measures are in place at all sites for the protection of staff and public."
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