Temporary changes with next phase of £7.8 million redevelopment of Foxhall Recycling Centre

Users of Foxhall Recycling Centre near Ipswich are being advised of major works that will temporarily mean fewer parking spaces and reduced access as part of a £7.8 million redevelopment programme.

Starting on January 26 this phase of work is scheduled to last until the summer and will raise the site level to allow for the removal of steps when using containers for recycling, making it easier for users and improving access from Foxhall Road.

It is the largest part of the construction work taking place and will temporarily limit the amount of space available for public use.

During this time, cars and car-derived vans, plus those with small trailers, can continue to use the site as usual through the online booking system.

However, vans, vans with trailers, cars with large trailers and trade waste must use an alternative site.

The nearest are in Carr Road, Felixstowe, or Portman's Walk, off Sir Alf Ramsey Way, in Ipswich.

There will also be no collection bins for textiles, glass, or paper recycling at Foxhall during this time.

Alternative banks for glass and textiles can be found all over the county by using the Suffolk recycling bank locator, while paper can be disposed of thorough household recycling bins.

The redevelopment of Foxhall began last October and, once complete, will provide increased capacity for vehicles on site, reduced queuing, improved access from Foxhall Road, and greater capacity to meet future growth.

This phase also sees the recycling centre’s charity Re-use Shop temporarily re-locate to The Ancient House in Ipswich.

The shop on site closes from January 23 and will open at the Ancient House on January 30. It is anticipated to move back to site in the spring.

The move will allow it to continue to sell items such as sports equipment, kitchen supplies, books, and toys collected at the 11 recycling centres across Suffolk and which would otherwise have been disposed of as waste.

Proceeds from sales go to The Benjamin Foundation, which has been supporting young people in Suffolk and Norfolk for more than 25 years.

Councillor Richard Smith, Suffolk County Council Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Transport Strategy and Waste, said:

“Once complete the redeveloped Foxhall site will be a state-of-the-art facility serving the people of Suffolk for many years to come.

“This is a big project and we are doing everything we can to minimise disruption to users, and while we are sorry for any inconvenience we must introduce these measures as a result of the work required.

“I would urge users to please be patient and to plan well in advance if they need to use this, or other, sites.”