Have Your Say on Warwickshire’s Recycling Centres

Press release from Warwickshire County Council:

Residents across Warwickshire are being invited to share their views on the county’s household waste recycling centres (HWRC) as part of a new public survey launching this month, which, amongst other things seeks views on the current trial of not having to book to visit a HWRC.

The online survey will open on Tuesday 12 May and run for three weeks, closing at the end of May. It is available on the Warwickshire County Council engagement platform Ask Warwickshire: https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/wrc-survey-2026

The survey is open to anyone who lives in Warwickshire, whether they currently use recycling centres, have used them in the past, or have never visited one.

We also want to hear from Gloucestershire residents that use Shipston Recycling Centre and Staffordshire residents that use Lower House Farm in North Warwickshire. The Council is keen to understand both customer experiences and feedback from non-visitors.

What the survey covers

The survey asks residents about their experiences of visiting Warwickshire’s recycling centres; the ease of access, waiting times, staff helpfulness and site layout; views on changes to how sites are accessed, including recent trial arrangements; awareness of opening hours, including late night Wednesday opening at larger sites; and reasons why some residents may not use recycling centres at all.

The feedback gathered from this exercise will help inform future decisions about how recycling centres operate and how they can best meet residents’ needs, including on whether to reintroduce booking or to continue to not require booking at all.

How to take part

The survey will be live from 12 May until 1 June.

Respond online via Ask Warwickshire: https://ask.warwickshire.gov.uk/bi/wrc-survey-2026.

Responses will be reviewed alongside operational information to help inform next steps for the service.

Find your local HWRC: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/recyclingcentres.