The Household Recycling Centre is now open until 6pm on weekends, as winter opening hours come to an end.

Summer opening hours are set to begin at the start of April, extending the hours of operation from 8am to 6pm seven days a week, but as of March 13 the centre has been staying open until 6pm on weekends only. On weekdays, the centre will continue to close at 4pm until April 1.

Covid-19 rules are still in place, meaning that residents should only visit the Household Recycling Centre if it is essential and waste cannot be minimised or stored at home safely. Social distancing measures are in place, only 14 cars are allowed on site at every time, and staff will be unable to help people unload vehicles.

All materials are accepted as normal, except the centre cannot accept waste that may be infected with Covid-19. This includes disposed PPE waste or general household waste from a household where someone has had Covid symptoms. Waste of this description should be double-bagged, tied securely and kept separate from other waste - as well as quarantined for 72 hours before being disposed.

The gates close 10 minutes before closing time to allow all vehicles to have entered the site, unloaded their waste and left by closing time.

Proof of address should be taken to the centre and those visiting the site with a van or trailer must book a slot before visiting. Visit www.peterborough.gov.uk/hrc to book a slot.