Public survey launched for new recycling hub in Nairn
The public are being encouraged to share their views on plans for a new facility at Nairn Recycling Centre.
The plan is for a Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle facility inspired by the popular Moray Waste Busters in Forres.
A survey facilitated by the company appointed to undertake a feasibility study for the project, Enscape Consulting Limited, has now been launched.
Councillor Michael Green, chairman of Highland Council’s Nairnshire committee, said: “The feasibility study for Nairn is moving forward at pace and is now entering the vitally important public consultation phase. I would therefore encourage everybody to get involved and make their views known. This is a wonderful opportunity for Nairn to create a facility which will move forward the net zero agenda for the benefit of not only Nairnshire, but ultimately the entire Highlands.”
A site visit took place last week at the recycling centre.
The study, scheduled to conclude in late August, will assess the practicality and viability of the model in Nairn and identify potential opportunities and challenges. A final report and recommendations will be reported to relevant council committees.
The survey is open until August 4 and can be accessed at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/K3V8RKY.
Councillor Graham MacKenzie,, chairman of the communities and place committee, said: “The feasibility study for Nairn is now well under way and will align well with the council’s strategic priority to a deliver a more sustainable Highland environment. This also aligns with work being progressed nationally as the Scottish Government’s proposed Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill has been introduced to help tackle the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis by developing new powers to reduce residual waste and grow the green economy.”
