New booking system for household waste

Venture aims to reduce queues and waiting times

- STEWART MCCONNELL

A new system aimed at making a trip to the tip much quicker will come into place by the end of this month.

And this week Cabinet member Tony Gurney hailed the new venture, claiming it will reduce queues and waiting times as well as reducing emissions from cars.

The new booking system for North Ayrshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres will be introduced at the end of this month.

From Tuesday, April 29, anyone visiting one of North Ayrshire’s four recycling centres will need to have booked a slot prior to visiting.

Advance bookings can be made from Tuesday, April 22.

Residents who do not have access to the internet will be able to book by phoning the Customer Contact Centre on 01294 310000, or for Arran residents by phoning 01770 600338. Alternatively, they can book in person at the local offices in Largs, Irvine, Saltcoats and Lamlash.

Family members will also be able to book for residents that do not have access to the internet.