FLINTSHIRE Council has said that a reduction in openings hours at the five Household Recycling Centres (HRCs) was a decision "not taken lightly".
As of May 6, the HRCs will no longer open seven days a week and will instead operate over five days.
In light of the challenging financial position, as part of the budget setting process the council said it had to put significant measures in place to reduce costs while also preserving jobs.
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Various factors were carefully considered in revising the opening days, including site usage patterns, operational efficiency, traffic counts and the need to deliver HRC services within the agreed, reduced available budget.
Mold, Oakenholt and Sandycroft will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, while Greenfield and Buckley will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cabinet member for Streetscene and the Regional Transport Strategy, Councillor Dave Hughes, said: “We are aware of how important the HRCs are for our residents and the decision to reduce the opening days was not taken lightly.
"The proposal was scrutinised by members, and it was decided that this option would allow us to make the necessary savings while still providing an essential service for our communities.”
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