New booking system at North Somerset Recycling Centres Coming Soon
Published: 11 September 2025
A booking system for our three recycling centres is being introduced this autumn.
The online booking system will be introduced in stages. The first will be Weston-super-Mare, followed by Backwell and Portishead.
The system is being introduced to make visits faster, safer and more efficient.
It will:
- reduce queues
- make visits easier
- ensure the sites are working efficiently
- cut carbon emissions from idling vehicles
- reduce unauthorised use by people from outside the area
- manage commercial and DIY waste correctly
- help to manage sites safely during periods of repairs
- simplify vehicle permits for those who need them.
This follows on from neighbouring authorities, who all have successful booking systems in place.
Residents will be able to make a booking:
- online – if you do not have access to the internet, friends and family members will be able to book for you
- over the phone – although the online option will be quicker and easier.
The booking system will be on the website and accessible via the North Somerset Council app.
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