Coventry tip's new rules are in force and everyone is saying the same thing

Coventry's London Road tip re-opened this week with a string of new rules to abide by if you want to get rid of some rubbish.

And while on paper they may look like a hinderance to clearing out your garage or loft, CoventryLive readers appear to be loving the new regime.

The household waste and recycling centre closed amid the coronavirus pandemic over fears users were not complying with social distancing rules as reported in our Coventry newsletter.

Measures introduced by Coventry City Council to allow the site to re-open this week include a pre-booking system, a limit on the type of vehicles, how many people can enter the site and the need to prove you're from Coventry.

And while other tips around the region have reported long queues to get in, Coventry's appears to be running like a well oiled machine.

The new system is running so well, our readers have been left wondering why is hasn't been this way all along, and calling for the new rules to remain in place forever.

You can read a full breakdown of the rules here.

Meanwhile, here's what Coventry Live readers had to say over on our Facebook page.

Bobby Bhairon said: "Works well. No queues, registration no. and ID checked, drove straight in. Every other parking bay is blocked for social distancing. Was in and out in 10 mins. Perhaps booking is the way forward?"

Dips Dosanjh said: "Well done coventry tip, great system"

Paula Foster said: "What an amazing system they should have this all the time, really great staff very helpful its worked brilliantly and the carbon footprint must of dramatically reduced also there is no chance of the trade waste and landlords getting in great work CSWDC and CCC."

Chris Gould said: " Brilliant keep it going."

Simon Parish said: "Why is it not run like this all the time fantastic system no queues keep it going Coventry city council well done."

Chris Cooper said: "Went this morning. Works very well. Was only there about 10 mins."

Wayne Anderson said: "well done in & out in 10 mins -good set up."

Amy Novsarka said: "Appt system needs keeping. Worked really well."

Finally, Paddy GrantTwo said: "Went today. Brilliant very well organised so well done to everyone and thank you. Very polite and friendly staff too. It would be great to keep this system.