Darlington Borough Council, GB

Darlington Borough Council, GB manages waste drop-offs with online booking system

The borough's Household Waste Recycling Centre requires an online appointment for each drop-off. Darlington residents book 15-minute appointments up to two weeks in advance. The facility requires proof of appointment and residency prior to entrance. Reservations are limited to waste that cannot be safely stored at residences. Borough officials established the online appointment system as part of their COVID-19 reopening efforts.

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Darlington Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom

Darlington Borough Council, GB introduces smart waste bins as part of zero-tolerance litter policy

The council added 10 Bigbelly smart bins to areas with heavy pedestrian traffic. Bigbelly bins use solar-powered compactors to compress waste, creating eight times the capacity of a standard bin. Council staffers complete fewer bin collections and free up time for more complex tasks. Bigbelly bins remain part of the borough's waste collection scheme after a private enforcement contract was discontinued.

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Darlington Borough Council, GB

United Kingdom