Booking system made permanent at West Sussex recycling centres
Sites in Bognor Regis, Crawley, Horsham, Littlehampton, Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing will keep the system in place
A trial booking system which has been in place at six recycling centres in West Sussex since last April is to be made permanent.
It follows a public consultation in which 62% of the more than 7,000 people questioned showed support for the booking system.
Sites in Bognor Regis, Crawley, Horsham, Littlehampton, Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing will be keeping the system in place.
Deborah Urquhart, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change, said: “I’m pleased to approve this decision to make the booking system permanent, after positive feedback from residents across the county.
“Book to Recycle has greatly reduced waiting times, cut congestion and minimised traffic disruption. The reduction in queuing vehicles has improved air quality for neighbours and lowered carbon emissions.
“The booking system has also greatly improved accessibility for nearby businesses and residents, who were impacted by queueing vehicles entering Recycling Centres before the trials began. We’ve listened to residents’ views on improvements to the system and introduced same day bookings.
“Making an online booking takes less than 60 seconds, and telephone bookings are still available for those who can’t get on the internet or access a computer.”
Residents are allowed a total of five trips each calendar month.