Under new proposed plans by North Yorkshire Council, recycling centres in the region will restrict access to exclusively local residents and cap visits by commercial vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If introduced, the new system is estimated to generate savings of up to \u00a3405,000 per year and will improve access for North Yorkshire residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Council executives will review the proposal on Tuesday 21 October, after which residents will be notified of the new requirement to register their vehicles for recycling centre access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Approximately 70 percent of local authorities have already implemented similar schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cllr Richard Foster, executive member for managing our environment, said: \u201cThe aim of the review was to identify savings to help achieve a balanced budget and to deliver efficient and effective services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe believe that the proposals strike a balance between keeping the service free and easy to use for residents, while making significant savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have found that most neighbouring local authorities restrict access for non-residents and set limits on commercial-like vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe experience of these councils, along with independent research, does not result in increased fly-tipping, although we will continue to monitor the levels.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposal was backed by residents, after a 12-week consultation last year, with 69 percent of the 3000 participants in favour of restricting access to North Yorkshire residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the plans are successful, North Yorkshire Council promises to ensure local residents are aware of the changes and what steps they need to take before using a household waste recycling centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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