Bookings removed from Warwickshire recycling centres for six-month trial
Warwickshire residents will soon be able to visit the county’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) without needing to book in advance.
On Monday (November 24), Warwickshire County Council will launch a six-month trial “to make recycling simpler and more convenient for everyone”.
Residents will be able to visit any of Warwickshire’s HWRCs without the need to make an online booking.
This change will apply across all nine sites in the county.
The booking system was first introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic to support social distancing and has since helped to manage demand across Warwickshire’s network of sites.
Last year, almost 1.5 million people used the sites and helped to recycle 31,429 tonnes of material.
The council has now decided to remove the booking requirement on a temporary basis to improve access and encourage more people to use the facilities available at each site.
To minimise waiting times, residents are encouraged to plan their visits carefully to avoid the busiest times, which are typically Saturday and Sunday mornings, bank holidays, and the days immediately after Christmas.
Cllr Darren Cheshire, Warwickshire County Council’s portfolio holder for environment, heritage and culture, said: “We know that Warwickshire residents care deeply about recycling and doing their bit for the environment.
"This trial will make it easier for people to access our recycling centres and dispose of their waste and recyclables responsibly, further reducing the temptation to fly tip, without needing to plan their visit in advance.”
Information about the Warwickshire recycling centres can be found online at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/hwrc