LONG queues are forming in Buckley as motorists wait to enter the recycling centre.

Traffic is building near Globe Way as long queues form, which appears to be causing issues for passing motorists.

Eye witnesses say that traffic going to Spencer’s Industrial Estate is struggling due to vehicles having to drive into oncoming traffic.

Signs posted near the football club suggest a wait of up to 30-minutes.

Pictures also show that long queues are forming in Greenfield as motorists rush to dispose of their waste.

The Leader previously reported that Flintshire Council confirmed skips would be reopening towards the end of May but warned that 'demand will be high' and urged people to avoid making trips in the first few days.

Anyone wishing to attend the site must remember that the sites will be extremely busy and motorists are expected to queue to access.

A new traffic management system will also be in place and if queues spill onto the public highway causing a risk, police officers may move people on.

The Leader:

The council says the safety of the public and the workforce must be protected and the following safety controls will be in place at the centres:

• Full compliance with all health and safety regulations and government guidance;

• The availability of appropriate sanitation stations for site users and operatives;

• Social distancing measures for customers and operatives with no assistance able to be given to customers to remove and carry materials from their vehicles;

• Traffic management and control systems with limited numbers of vehicles allowed in at a time.

The council spokesman added: "We anticipate that demand for the service will be significant over the first few days of operation and the centres will need to be carefully managed to ensure the safety of our residents and employees."