On arrival, I was informed I needed a permit for the trailer, on a previous visit I was told as my trailer was small I did not need a permit by the centres staff.

The rules now demand that all trailers must have a permit and like any law-abiding citizen, I went online to establish what information was required, listed below are the documents required....
1. full vehicle log book [v5].
2. driving license.
3. council tax bill or 2 utility bills.
4. trailer dimensions [ length/height/width]
5. photos of the trailer for which the permits is requested...
1. rear of the trailer showing the specified vehicle number plate
2. side view showing full length and height.

When you consider that as a resident you do all the work, sorting and placing items in the right bag or container, place it outside by 7am on a given day to be collected by the council at any time during that day and then you are responsible to find /collecting the empty bags/boxes and place them back on your property for safekeeping no matter where they are left by the council staff.

This permit can only be used 12 times during the year, also any large items like mattresses or white goods you are required to notify the council before you go to the recycling centre and you are limited to two large items in a 12 month period.

I have welcomed the creation of RC centres and sang the praises for the provision of a positive facility to prevent flytipping in the countryside but these new regulations do more to deter residents doing the right thing and increasing the serious litter problem throughout Flintshire.

I have always believed the council should welcome all rubbish and unwanted items as they have the facilities and expertise in dealing with this issue.

Why do we pay high rates/rents to make it difficult for residents/ratepayers to use facilities set up for their benefit and the community?

Use your vote wisely in local elections.

R. Hughes
Bagillt