The petition, which is calling for the removal of charges for disposing of wood and DIY waste, has received 178 signatures since it was launched on December 3.

On the petition, local man Daniel Carter said: “It isn’t about large building projects or commercial waste.

“It’s about ordinary households being caught out when disposing of everyday items during normal clear-outs.”

Currently, residents are allowed up to 100 litres of DIY waste, or one bulky item per visit. Visits are limited to four over four weeks.

Mr Carter says the limit is too quickly exceeded with normal household items, which leads to families being forced to pay on arrival.

There are also fears that making the disposal of items feel costly or difficult risks increasing fly-tipping.

Mr Carter also highlighted the wider issue he believes residents are responding to, which is the increase in council tax, but a perceived reduction in public services.

He said: “Council tax has increased, main household waste collections moved from weekly to fortnightly following the introduction of food waste bins, and now residents are being charged again at the tip for everyday household items.

“For many, it feels like paying more while core services feel reduced, or effectively being charged twice.”

Mr Carter was clear that the petition was not set up to blame frontline staff or call for a further council tax rise, but simply asking for “fairness, clarity, and consistent application of the rules.”

Bracknell Forest Council have been approached for comment.