Rules on what you can take to the council tip are being eased by Lincolnshire County Council, starting next month.

From Monday 8 March 2021, Household Waste Recycling Centres in Lincolnshire will allow residents to once more take recycling, garden waste and general waste on any opening day.

Cllr Eddy Poll, executive member for waste and recycling, explains: "I'd like to thank residents for their patience. We've been working hard behind the scenes to make sure the system can operate safely with all waste types being brought on the same day.

"This, together with the progress being made by the vaccination programme, means that from 8 March, residents will be able to bring their recycling, garden waste and general waste on any day we are open.

"We would however ask residents to separate their waste types and load their vehicle accordingly – so we can ensure as much is recycled as possible."

Residents can bring, on any day:

Scrap metal

Cardboard

Paper

Electricals (such as washing machines and TVs)

Batteries

Household chemicals

Mineral and cooking oil

Gas cylinders

Clothing

Garden waste

Wood

Glass

Black-bagged general waste, plastic and mattresses

Soil and hardcore (limited to one dustbin full per vehicle per day)

Plasterboard (limited to one dustbin full per vehicle per day)

Bulky waste, such as carpets and sofas To manage the number of people on site and to prevent queues, the booking system will remain, so residents will still need to visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/clickandtip or call 01522 782070 to book their time slot. "Vans and larger trailers will still need to have a permit to access the sites, which can be accessed via www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/clickandtip."