http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-36264265

A number of people have asked if Hartley Wintney Tip is really in danger of closure: Well finally the BBC has noticed:

Waste and recycling sites across Hampshire could close or have their opening times cut to save money.

Hampshire County Council is reviewing the use of its 24 household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) in a bid to save up to £1.2m.

The authority said it was “no longer feasible to deliver services at the same level”.

A consultation on the proposals closes on 25 May, with a final decision expected to be made later in the year.

The consultation includes the possibility of reducing opening hours at the sites by up to two days or keeping just one site per district.

Fly-tipping fear

The sites are currently open seven days a week.

The authority said up to 11 sites were being looked at for possible closure.

They include Bishop’s Waltham; Casbrook; Fair Oak; Hayling Island; New Alresford; Aldershot; Somerley; Marchwood; Petersfield and Hartley Wintney.

Residents across the county have started campaigns to save their site.

One online petition against the possible closure of the tip on Hayling Island has collected 5,500 signatures.

Residents claim the site closure would result in fly-tipping, as people would face a round trip off the island of at least an hour to use the nearest centre.

 

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