In response to representations from users the Eastern district civic amenity site joint committee has revised the rule governing the height of vehicles permitted access to the site.
The committee has relaxed the rule excluding vehicles of more than 2.2 metres in height from the site to allow such vehicles access at restricted times between 2pm and 4pm on Wednesdays and Sundays only and for the depositing of domestic waste only.
The height limit was initially implemented to deter users from depositing commercial waste. The committee recognises, however, that some householders do not have the use of a smaller vehicle, and it remains committed to encouraging the responsible disposal of domestic waste.
Vehicles will be inspected and any that appear to be carrying trade or commercial waste will be refused access. Trade and commercial waste are not accepted at the site at any time.
The joint committee comprises representatives of Douglas Borough Council, Onchan District Commissioners, Braddan Parish Commissioners, Laxey Village Commissioners, Lonan Parish commissioners and Santon Parish Commissioners. Its secretary is the assistant town clerk to Douglas Borough Council.
