TEIGNBRIDGE Council is planning some major improvements at its waste transfer site on Brunel Road.

The upgrade will allow the authority to process more recyclable materials and make the site more environmentally-friendly by improving the drainage, enabling it to meet new national waste legislation.

The improvements will include:

• A new sort line to allow the addition of cartons and flexible plastics and films to be added to the kerbside recycling service;

• New steel-framed sheds to cover the open silos where bulk waste is stored;

• Better welfare facilities for staff on-site

A spokesperson for the council said: ‘We are currently running a competitive tender and hope to appoint a contractor soon, with work starting in early April.

‘For those people visiting Devon County Council’s Brunel Road recycling centre, there will be some changes to the layout of the access road to accommodate the improvement works.

‘We have got comprehensive traffic management plans to minimise disruption and maintain access.

‘We will keep you updated on this project in the coming months and you can find out more on our website’.