North Lincolnshire Council has introduced free house clearance permits, which entitle residents to dispose of/recycle two van-loads of waste at any of the council’s household waste recycling centres (HWRCs).
The permits only apply to people living in North Lincolnshire and have been introduced to help reduce the amount of visits residents have to make to HWRCs when doing big clear outs, such as moving home or managing a relative’s estate.
The house clearance permit allows residents in hired vans to unload their waste in two visits in a specified two-week period. On arrival at the HWRC, permits and a copy of the hire agreement from the vehicle hire company must be shown to the site attendant.
Permits are limited to two per household (running for the year 1 April to 31 March).
Speaking of the scheme, Councillor Nigel Sherwood, cabinet member for highways and neighbourhoods at North Lincolnshire Council, said: “The permit system will give residents greater flexibility in disposing of their waste. From time to time, people like to have a good old clear-out of their house and throw away any unwanted items that they no longer need. This can be costly in numerous trips to the household recycling centre in a car. By introducing the permit system, residents will be able to hire a van that will hold more rubbish, reduce the number of trips and save time.”
House clearance permits can be applied for online.
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