Bookings no longer needed for household waste sites in Warwickshire

The county council has launched the six-month trial.

Warwickshire residents no longer need to book to visit a Household Waste Recycling Centre in the county.

The council has launched a six-month trial to make recycling simpler and more convenient.

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.”

As it's a trial, the Council will closely monitor visitor numbers, queuing times, customer satisfaction, and operational impacts over the six months before deciding on the next steps.

The booking system was first introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic to help with social distancing, and since then, the council says it's helped manage the demand for the sites.