A RECYCLING centre is to close later this week as essential maintenance work is carried out. 

Millhams recycling centre, in Ringwood Road close to Longham, will close for the day on Thursday, November 2. 

Because of the maintenance work which needs to be carried out by BCP Council, the electricity needs to be turned off meaning the site has to close. 

Christchurch’s and Poole’s recycling centres in Wilverley Road and Nuffield, respectively, will remain open as alternatives. 

BCP Council said: “This closure is due to essential maintenance works that require the electricity to be turned off. Residents can still use Wilverley Road, Christchurch or Nuffield, Poole recycling centres instead. 

“The Millhams weighbridge won't be in operation for commercial organisations for the day, however Nuffield weighbridge will be operational between 2-4pm but we expect it to be busier than normal.”