{"id":703859,"date":"2026-07-21T19:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/703859\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T19:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:05:11","slug":"residents-to-book-slots-for-wiltshire-recycling-visits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/703859\/","title":{"rendered":"Residents to book slots for Wiltshire recycling visits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salisburyjournal.co.uk\/topics\/wiltshire-council\/?ref=au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wiltshire Council<\/a> will launch the pilot scheme at six of its Household Recycling Centres (HRCs).\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The system will require residents to book a 30-minute slot before visiting.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Bookings can be made from September 8, with the scheme coming into effect on September 14.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Paul Sample, cabinet member for environment, climate and waste at Wiltshire Council, said: &#8220;We want our household recycling centres to provide the best possible experience for residents.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;By managing demand more effectively, we expect to reduce queues, make visits more convenient and lessen the impact on surrounding communities and local businesses.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;The pilot is about improving how the service operates, but the service itself is not changing.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Residents will still be able to dispose of the same types of waste, opening hours will remain the same and any existing permit requirements will continue to apply.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;We\u2019ll be promoting the new system over the coming months and encourage residents to find out more and plan ahead before the pilot begins in September.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <img   width=\"100%\"\/>Salisbury Household Recycling Centre (Image: Google Maps)\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The booking pilot also aims to reduce disruption for nearby businesses and communities.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Bookings can be made up to one week in advance, with some same-day appointments available.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The council encourages use of the online booking system, though residents without internet access can call the council\u2019s rubbish and recycling line for support.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Opening hours at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.uk\/maps\/place\/FCC+Environment+-+Salisbury+Household+Recycling+Centre\/@51.0678028,-1.8160238,688m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x4873ebe82a606be3:0x50c81a73f153ca4c!2sStephenson+Rd,+Salisbury+SP2+7NP!3b1!8m2!3d51.0688656!4d-1.8117338!16s%2Fg%2F1xb2d0ff!3m5!1s0x4873ebe82ba05a51:0x16db8140daeedfc0!8m2!3d51.0668675!4d-1.8116106!16s%2Fg%2F1hc6xjyql?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D&amp;ref=ed_direct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Salisbury centre<\/a> will not be affected by the change.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  During the current summer schedule, which runs from April 1, the centre is open from 9am to 4pm, Friday to Wednesday, and closed on Thursdays.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  From November 1, winter hours apply with the site open from 10am to 4pm, Friday to Wednesday, and closed on Thursdays and Fridays.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Wiltshire Council has recently made short-notice changes to opening hours during periods of extreme heat, advising residents to check the council website or social media channels before travelling.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The booking system forms part of a wider effort by the council to improve customer experience while maintaining current service levels.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  No changes are planned to waste types accepted or permit requirements.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  HRCs in Devizes, Lower Compton, Melksham, Purton, and Stanton St Quintin will also take part in the booking pilot.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Full details and the booking platform can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wiltshire.gov.uk\/bookhrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Household Recycling Centre Booking System &#8211; Wiltshire Council.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wiltshire Council will launch the pilot scheme at six of its Household Recycling Centres (HRCs). 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