Aylesbury recycling centre closing for months with 'essential draining works' planned

This morning, the authority confirmed plans to close the ‘household recycling centre’ (HRC) in Aylesbury from September 2.

Bucks Council also confirmed that the HRC in Langley is set to close as well, essential drainage work will be carried out at both sites.

Aylesbury’s centre will remain closed until December but is scheduled to reopen before the new year. Langley HRC is due to close on September 9 and will remain shut until the spring of 2027.

Bucks Council advises that the work is necessary to ensure the recycling spots are legally compliant. The scale of the works means the sites must be completely emptied and cannot remain partially open while construction is underway, the council said.

Bucks Council is advising people in Aylesbury to use Aston Clinton HRC during the closure period. The authority revealed that staff from the Aylesbury centre will be working at the Aston Clinton site to meet extra demand. Alternatively, residents are advised that there is another recycling site run by the council in Buckingham.

Residents who use Langley HRC are asked to use Burnham HRC or Beaconsfield HRC during the closure period. The council confirmed plans to temporarily make the Burnham site open seven days a week.

The works at Langley are expected to take longer than those at Aylesbury due to the more complex nature of the project, including essential tree works that must be completed before the main drainage improvements can begin, the council advises.

Councillor Ade Osibogun said: "These works are essential to ensure both sites can continue operating for residents while meeting environmental requirements.

"We appreciate that temporary closures will cause some inconvenience, which is why we are giving residents as much notice as possible. If you are planning any larger household, garden or DIY projects that may require a trip to the recycling centre, please consider bringing these forward before the closures begin where possible.

"Alternative sites will remain available throughout the closure periods and additional arrangements are being put in place to help accommodate visitors, particularly at Burnham and Aston Clinton.

"We will be working hard to complete these projects and reopen both sites as soon as possible.”