HOUSEHOLDS who want to book a slot to take rubbish to the household waste and recycling centre at Waterside Park can do so by telephone.

Swindon Borough Council is only allowing people to go to the tip in Cheney Manor Industrial Estate when they have a booked time slot. While most people book that online, it is also possible to ring the council to ask a staff member to book a slot for thoseable to use the website.

The same rules apply – the recycling centre is only open to those people who have a postcode in the borough of Swindon, and only two time slots are available to one person per month. Only one car may take advantage of the slot and passengers should stay inside the car while they are checked in by the centre’s staff

People should arrive 30 minutes before their slot, and should only book when they know they will be able to show up, as missed slots cannot be rebooked, and will count towards the monthly total.

To book online visit swindon.gov.uk/info/20015/bins_rubbish_and_recycling or call 01793 445500.