The Turnford Household Waste Recycling Centre in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, will close for the entire day on Monday, February 16, 2026. Hertfordshire County Council is closing the facility to allow staff to complete essential training on site safety and new waste rules.
The site at Brookfield Farm Fairways will shut at the end of business on Sunday and will not reopen until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Broxbourne Borough Council has advised that no waste will be accepted during the closure, affecting both local families and small businesses that use the site.
This training session is part of a wider effort to update staff skills before new food waste collection rules begin across the county in March 2026. According to the Hertfordshire County Council, Mondays in February are typically chosen for these sessions because they are the quietest days for visitors.
People who need to use a tip on Monday are being encouraged to visit alternative sites in Ware or Hoddesdon instead. Council officials suggest checking the live webcams on the centre’s website on Tuesday morning, as the site is expected to be busier than usual once it reopens.
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