Residents will be pleased to know that they can get rid of their household waste and recycling during the November lockdown.

The re3 recycling centres on Longshot Lane, Bracknell and Smallmead Island Road, Reading will remain open with a booking system in place.

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Residents can visit the tip by booking a time slot using the “Click and Tip” service and only visit the recycling centre if they are no longer able to store their waste at home.

Kerbside waste collections and glass banks will remain operational and if possible, residents are asked to prioritise these services over a visit to the recycling centres during the lockdown period.

Bookings via the “Click & Tip” service are available for slots from 8am – 6pm, Monday to Sunday, and residents can book up to 7 days in advance.

Councillor Mrs Dorothy Hayes MBE, Bracknell Forest Council’s Executive Member for Environment and Chairman of the re3 Joint Waste Disposal Board, said: “We are closely monitoring the Government advice and strongly believe that with everyone’s efforts recycling centres can remain safely opened during this difficult period.

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"Safety measures that have been put in place since May have proven to be effective and the Click & Tip booking service has been a very successful approach to help us manage the demand for our busy sites in Bracknell and Reading. We are very grateful to all residents for their ongoing compliance and joint effort in following the guidelines to suppress the spread of this deadly virus.”

Cllr Adele Barnett-Ward, Reading Borough Council’s Lead Councillor for Neighbourhoods & Communities, added: "“The wellbeing of our residents and staff is our priority and we have been working hard to ensure that our facilities are as safe as possible throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We are aware of how important the access to the recycling centres to many residents is, and we are determined to do everything we can to safely deliver this crucial service despite the new lockdown. Since the introduction of Click & Tip we have had many positive comments and feedback from visitors to the sites, with residents praising the organisation, lack of queues, ease of booking and feeling safe. I am delighted that we are building on this success by improving the booking system to allow residents to cancel or reschedule bookings as well as making last-minute bookings when availability allows.

"I know this increased flexibility will be welcomed by residents.”

Residents wishing to visit re3 Recycling Centres can book a slot via re3 website.