Plymouth trialling booking system at recycling centres

Summarised from BBC Cornwall's report · Updated 4 Nov, 22:40 · Archive

Plymouth City Council is trialling a booking system at its recycling centres to reduce traffic queues at peak times.

Plymouth City Council is introducing a booking system trial at its recycling centres to reduce congestion and traffic queues. The scheme is planned for the Chelson Meadow and Weston Mill sites and will cost £26,000. People will be able to book slots online or by telephone to visit at quieter times.

The council said demand at the centres fluctuates significantly throughout the day, week and year, causing congestion that affects operations at an adjacent commercial weighbridge and impacts the wider highway network. A similar system was introduced by Cornwall Council and has been running since 2024, with reports of reduced queues at its three busiest sites and positive feedback from users. The council will monitor fly-tipping during the trial and evaluate whether the scheme produces financial savings and reduced inappropriate use of the centres.

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• Recycling centre booking system trial set upPlymouth City Council says the aim of the scheme is to reduce traffic queues at sites.BBC Cornwall · 4 Nov, 14:04

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