Bomb squad called to recycling centre in Dorchester after suspected ordnance found

The site in St George's Road has been closed and a cordon is in place

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 10th Sep 2026

A recycling centre in Dorchester has been closed and the bomb squad called after a suspected ordnance was found.

Dorset Police say officers were called to the waste recycling centre in St George's Road at around 10:54am this morning (10 September) after a report that a suspected ordnance device had been discovered.

The force added that a cordon was in place at the site and Explosive Ordnance Experts would be attending the scene.

The public are being advised by officers to avoid the area.

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