RECYCLING facilities in Denbighshire are being squeezed in the latest round of cuts.

Both Ruthin and Denbigh recycling parks are set to close one day a week each from April this year as part of £5.6 million of cost cutting measures recently approved by Denbighshire County Council.

The Denbigh Recycling Park will close every Thursday and the Ruthin Recycling Park every Friday - both will remain open for the rest of the week.

Householders needing to the use facilities on these days will now have to travel further afield to dispose of their recyclables sustainably.

Councillor Brian Jones, cabinet lead member for highways, planning and sustainable travel, said: “The budget position means that we have needed to look very closely at everything that we do and some difficult decisions are now needing to be made.

“We have looked at our recycling park operations and have agreed to close both Ruthin and Denbigh for one day a week.

"The closures will be on different days and on the days that will traditionally be the quietest for that particular location. However, both locations will be open for the remaining six days of the week - including the weekend days when all recycling parks tend to be busier.

"The new way of working should not affect residents too greatly, as other facilities will be available in the county."

The opening days of the Rhyl recycling park are not affected.

Signage informing residents of the changes will be placed at both the Denbigh and Ruthin recycling parks in March to help residents plan their visits around the new opening times from April.