A new and local waste recycling centre has opened up today (Monday, October 31) between Cross Hands and Carmarthen.

The commercial waste recycling centre, located in Nantycaws, has been launched by Carmarthenshire County Council in partnership with CWM Environmental Ltd.

Located next to Nantycaws Household Waste Recycling Centre, the new facility will focus on providing an outlet for businesses in Carmarthenshire to recycle their waste responsibly.

The waste collected at the site will be recycled or re-used to create sustainable products whenever possible.

The centre accepts a range of materials for people to recycle, including metal, cardboard, plastic, plasterboard, soil, hardcore, paint, glass, asbestos (double bagged), large white goods including fridges and mixed general waste. 

Costs will be competitive to encourage as many businesses as possible to use the facility, and will vary depending on the type and amount of waste presented. 

Welsh government has been crucial in the development and launching of the waste recycling centre, as the project has been funded through the Welsh government’s Circular Economy Fund.

A circular economy focuses on eliminating waste by cutting down on throw away consumption and turning materials that would have previously been sent to landfill into a valuable resource.

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In order for people to be able to use the site, a valid waste carrier’s certificate and waste transfer note will be required.

Cllr Edward Thomas, Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste and Infrastructure Services at Carmarthenshire County Council, is very optimistic about the centre launching.

“We hope to significantly increase the amount of waste being recycled from businesses in Carmarthenshire thanks to the introduction of this new recycling centre in Nantycaws," he said.

“Our long-term ambition is to change the perception of recycling for businesses by supporting them to recycle as much as possible.

“We want to promote responsible waste practices in the county and minimise the levels of business waste being presented at our household waste recycling centres, which has risen in recent months.

“The new commercial recycling centre will help to achieve Carmarthenshire’s ambition of delivering a circular economy throughout the county as well as becoming a leader in recycling and re-use within Wales.”