Coventry’s London Road tip is to reopen with strict new rules from Monday, May 18, it has been announced.

Council bosses say they are expecting the site to be “extremely busy” and advising residents to only make a visit “if it’s necessary”.

A string of strict measures have been drafted up to minimise the number of people in attendance at any one time.

It includes:

  • Residents having to book a slot by using the booking form at www.coventry.gov.uk/booktip.
  • Residents will have to provide proof of residency as the centre is only available to those who live in Coventry.
  • Vans and large trailers are banned from entering.
  • Only one person per vehicle is permitted.

Those booking a slot will need to enter their car registration number so on-site security personnel will be able to check that visitors to the centre have booked.

Cars arriving at London Road Tip
Cars arriving at London Road Tip

People turning up for pre-booked slots will be asked to bring proof of residency through a closed window before they are permitted in – this can be a recent tax bill or a driving licence.

Anyone who attempts to enter the site without a booking slot will be refused entry, the city council said.

To minimise traffic outside the centre, people will also be asked to arrive at the site no more than 10 minutes before their allocated time.

Once inside, all visitors must follow the social distancing guidelines by remaining 2m (6ft) apart at all times.

Anyone who doesn’t follow the rules or is aggressive to staff will also be removed from the site, bosses have warned.

As we reported in our Coventry newsletter, the tip was previously closed over fears social distancing rules could not be maintained at the site.

And while other councils have since re-opened their tips, Coventry City Council said it would only re-open the tip once it was safe to do so.

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Cllr Patricia Hetherton, Cabinet Member for City Services, said: “I am pleased that we can now reopen the Household Waste Recycling Centre on London Road, following the recent changes to Government’s guidelines on essential travel.

“However, I must stress that this pandemic is still ongoing and it’s vital that you only make a visit to the centre if it’s necessary.

“If you are able to store your waste at home until your next household collection, please do so.

“We’re expecting the site to be extremely busy, which is why we’re asking you to book in advance.

“This booking system is going to help us keep the numbers at a manageable level and allow those on-site to be as safe as possible.

“Your safety and that of our staff is our number one priority, that’s why it’s so important that you observe social distancing on site and listen to the guidance given by our staff.

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“I want to thank the centre’s staff for all their hard work during these difficult times and ask that residents continue to respectfully support them so they can continue to keep the centre open.”

As an alternative, the council’s bulky waste collection service will also be restarting on Monday, May 18.

Residents can book a collection by visiting www.coventry.gov.uk/info/69/rubbish_and_recycling/666/disposal_of_large_or_bulky_items/2.

More information about booking a visit can be found at www.coventry.gov.uk/tipbooking.