Residents using Midsomer Norton Recycling Centre face changes to waste disposal services, with fridges and freezers temporarily no longer accepted and new charges introduced for tyres and gas bottles.
Bath and North East Somerset Council says national recycling delays mean it cannot currently accept fridges or freezers at any of its household recycling centres.
The suspension also affects the council’s large item collection service, meaning residents cannot arrange a council collection of these appliances while the disruption continues.
Anyone replacing a fridge or freezer is being advised to use a retailer’s take-back service when buying a new appliance, or arrange disposal through an alternative collector.
The council has not given a date for the service to resume in its published notice.
Separately, charges for disposing of vehicle tyres and gas bottles weighing more than 1kg came into effect at Midsomer Norton and Keynsham recycling centres on November 2.
Disposing of a car or motorcycle tyre costs £4 without a rim or £4.50 with a rim. A large tyre, such as a lorry tyre, costs £20.
The published charge for a small or standard gas cylinder in the 1kg to 10kg category is £10.65. Medium or large cylinders in the 10kg to 20kg category cost £16.50.
Residents must pay online before visiting, as cash payments are not accepted on site. A maximum of four vehicle tyres can be brought per visit.
The council says gas bottles can often be returned to their original supplier free of charge, while tyres can usually be recycled when replacements are fitted.
Bath Recycling Centre no longer accepts vehicle tyres, gas bottles, gas cylinders or fire extinguishers. Residents needing to dispose of these items are directed to Keynsham or Midsomer Norton.
Anyone visiting Midsomer Norton Recycling Centre must book an appointment online and bring proof of residency.