The Aberystwyth Civic Amenity Site serves as a vital resource for residents in Ceredigion, UK, offering a convenient and efficient means for recycling and domestic waste disposal. Its existence significantly contributes to environmental sustainability and community well-being by ensuring that waste is managed responsibly and effectively.

For many families and individuals in Ceredigion, this site provides the only accessible location for disposing of household waste and recyclables. The possible closure of this facility presents a dire issue, as it will severely limit the community’s ability to responsibly manage their waste, potentially leading to increased illegal dumping and environmental degradation.

Reports indicate that the site faces possible closure due to budget cuts, a plan that disregards the long-term environmental impact and the needs of the community. Local authorities must consider the wider consequences of such an action, including the environmental costs, increased carbon footprint from residents traveling further distances to alternative sites, and the economic impacts on local waste disposal businesses.

We urge the Ceredigion County Council to recognise the critical importance of the Aberystwyth Civic Amenity Site to our community and to reconsider any possible plans for its closure. Protecting this site is protecting our environment and our future. Please sign this petition to keep the Aberystwyth Civic Amenity Site open and fully operational for our community's present and future needs.