The Pepperhill, Gravesend, Household Waste Recycling Centre closed in February for approximately five months. This is to allow Kent County Council and its contractors time to redevelop the site, and to build a new modern, purpose built recycling facility.

For further details see www.kent.gov.uk/pepperhill. Meopham residents are advised to use Cuxton or Dartford as alternatives. See maps on website above or use MapQuest for directions. The Cuxton postcode is ME2 1LG. The Dartford postcode is DA1 5BY. Or call the information line on 0845 345 0210.