Height restriction barriers, which were previously set at two metres, have been removed from Arkwright Street household waste recycling centre (HWRC) for a trial period, until the end of September.

This follows years of campaigning by Liberal Democrats so those with high vehicles are not penalised for wanting to dispose of their domestic waste responsibly.

The process for hire vans remains the same – residents must apply for a permit before they hire the van. Once approved, they must show their QR code permit and hire documents to the SUEZ operative on site.