A TIP will temporarily close next week as part of a major shake-up to the way it is run. 

Christchurch recycling centre is currently managed by Poole-based W&S Waste Management but that will change to BCP Council in August.  

To facilitate the change of management, the tip will be closed from Tuesday, August 27 when the contract changes. 

It will reopen on Tuesday, September 3 and operate seven days a week, Monday to Sunday.  

During the seven-day closure, the outgoing contractor will be removing its equipment and waste and BCP Council will install new skips, gantries and storage containers.  

A tidy up and facelift of the tip will also take place, including weeding and repainting areas, BCP Council said. 

Kate Langdown, director of environment at BCP Council, said: “The only significant change to the service offered will be that purchasing will no longer be permitted from the site, with the re-sell area permanently closed. This is to improve site safety and reduce misuse by traders.” 

She added: “We do not underestimate the inconvenience the seven-day closure may cause some residents, and we apologise in advance for the planned, but unavoidable closure during the summer holiday period."