Surrey County Council announces trial recycling booking system
"We will continue to listen to residents and businesses to help shape the CRC service to make it as easy and effective as possible for Surrey residents."The council added that following the trial, the booking system would be evaluated and residents asked for feedback.Slots will be available to book two weeks in advance, with the system going live on 28 July.
Residents can make up to 10 appointments per month with each slot lasting 15 minutes. The council has confirmed that until 11 August residents can still visit both CRCs as usual, and no other CRCs will be impacted by the system.
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