Access Guide
Introduction
- Runcorn Household Recycle Centre has a small recyclable entrance and a large recyclable entrance. There is a pedestrian walkway to access the two recycle centres.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Runcorn.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Hours
Outside Access (Small Recyclable Entrance / Exit)
- This information is for the entrance located on Picow Road Farm.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 380cm (12ft 6in).
Outside Access (Large Recyclable Entrance / Exit)
- This information is for the entrance located on Picow Road Farm.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 400cm (13ft 1in).
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the recycle bins.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 2100cm (68ft 11in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a one way traffic system in operation for vehicles entering the venue. Parking is allowed at the front of the recycle bins.
Level Change (Pedestrian Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The entrance gives access to the large and small recycle centre.
- There are designated markings on the ground to identify the public pathway.
Small Recycle Centre
- The small recycling centre is for cardboard, tyres, mattresses, paper and plastic.
- There is level access to the recycle bins.
- Staff are on hand to assist if required.
Large Recycle Centre
- To the front of the recycle bins there is a security barrier with a designated footpath to the front of the recycle bins.
- Cars are able to park along the front of the barriers to unload.
- To the front of the recycle bins are numbers and signage to identify the recycle bins.
- There is an office to the left when you enter to obtain help.
- Assistance is provided on site if required.
Level Change (Large Recycle Bins)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the recycle bins.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.