SEVERAL refuse tips across Sussex are extending their opening hours as summer approaches.

In a bid to increase recycling in the area, sites in the county will be switching to extended opening hours. 

Some sites require pre-booking to visit a recycling centre using the book to recycle system and West Sussex County Council is reminding residents to check their website beforehand.

Deborah Urquhart, county council cabinet member for environment and climate change, said: “Each year, the start of summer sees a surge in demand for our Recycling Centres as more people take advantage of the warmer weather and have a clear-out or spruce up their gardens.

“Our Book to Recycle system is in place at our busiest sites, meaning demand is evened out during the day to minimise queuing and to do the right thing with recycling and waste without delay. Feedback from customers tells us the system makes the whole process easier and faster, especially when recycling large amounts.

The Argus:

“Booking a slot takes less than 60 seconds and we’ve just introduced same day appointments at sites for those wanting to make an impromptu visit to their local recycling centre.

“All the details are available on our website, and I encourage everyone to take a look.”

From 1 April, recycling centres will be open on the following days and times:

  • Billingshurst: 9am to 6pm - Monday to Wednesday and Saturday to Sunday
  • Bognor Regis: 9am to 6pm - Monday to Wednesday and Saturday to Sunday 
  • Burgess Hill: 9am to 6pm - Monday to Sunday
  • Chichester: 9am to 6pm - Monday to Sunday
  • Crawley: 9am to 6pm - Monday to Sunday
  • East Grinstead: 9am to 6pm - Monday, Thursday to Sunday
  • Horsham: 9am to 6pm - Monday, Thursday to Sunday
  • Littlehampton: 9am to 6pm - Monday, Thursday to Sunday
  • Midhurst: 9am to 6pm - Monday, Thursday to Sunday
  • Shoreham-by-Sea: 9am to 6pm - Wednesday to Sunday
  • Worthing: 9am to 6pm - Monday to Sunday

These hours will run from April 1 until September 30, 2022.   

More information on recycling centres, how to book an appointment at certain sites can be found at www.westsussex.gov.uk/recycling.