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  1. Is every vehicle going to be stopped or is it spot checks?
  2. Do residents really have to bring a Driving Licence or Council Tax bill?
  3. What if I'm visiting the site on foot/ a bicycle / motorbike?
  4. What if I don't have access to a Council Tax bill or Driving Licence?
  5. What if I pay my Council tax bill via Direct Debit?
  6. Will you accept photocopies?
  7. Why can't I show another form of ID?
  8. What if my Driving Licence is the older version (without photo)
  9. What if the address on my driving licence isn’t current?
  10. I live in one Borough but wish to use an RRC in another ELWA Borough. Is this possible?
  11. What is the charge likely to be?
  12. Do I need to book in advance?
  13. What is going to happen with potential queues?
  14. Will this lead to a greater degree of fly tipping?

1. Is every vehicle going to be stopped or is it spot checks?

Yes, excluding motorbikes.

2. Do residents really have to bring a Driving Licence or Council Tax bill?

Those are the only two documents that will be accepted at the site.   

3. What if I'm visiting the site on foot / a bicycle / motorbike?

The ID checks will not apply as walkers, cyclists and bikers will only be able to carry small amounts and are unlikely to be coming from outside of the ELWA region in any case.  Please be advised that Jenkins Lane RRC is not suitable for pedestrians.

4. What if I don't have access to a Council Tax bill or Driving Licence?

For example, my landlord won't provide me with a tax bill, or I'm from another borough and driving my elderly parent to the site.

Please speak to site staff or call 0800 389 9918.

5. What if I pay my Council Tax Bill by Direct Debit?

Providing the confirmation of Direct Debit set-up letter as ID instead of a bill will be acceptable.

6. Will you accept photocopies?

Yes, photocopies will be accepted.

7. Why can't I show another form of ID?

The two forms of ID chosen offer the best balance of a comprehensive but simple check, allowing traffic to process through the site as quickly as possible. Council tax bills clearly show the name of the Borough, allowing site staff to recognise ELWA region addresses without having to look them up. The driving licence serves as an ideal alternative form of ID as the likelihood is that if you are driving to the site, you will have easy access to one.

8. What if my driving licence is the old form without photo ID?

The photo ID on some driving licences is a useful extra check but not a necessity.

9. What if the address on my driving licence isn’t current?

Driving licences will only be accepted if they show an ELWA address.  If your licence does not show current information, please use a council tax bill or call the Shanks East London hotline on 0800 389 9918.

10. I live in one Borough but wish to use an RRC in another ELWA Borough. Is this possible?

Yes. Residents across all four ELWA Boroughs (Barking & Dagenham, Newham, Havering, Redbridge) can unload their waste at any ELWA RRC site.

"ELWA" stands for the East London Waste Authority, and covers the London boroughs of Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Newham.

11. What is the charge likely to be?

Recyling and reuse allowancesThere is no charge for ELWA residents bringing non-restricted household waste to Chigwell Road and other ELWA sites.

However, residents must prove they are living within one of the ELWA Boroughs by showing their driver’s licence or council tax bill to the meet and greet operative on arrival. If you are unable to provide valid ID, you may be required to pay:

£10 Car / people carrier

£40 Vehicle with trailer / van

Please note, the existing restricted waste rules will still apply.

12. Do I need to book in advance?

If you are visiting in a van, or are carrying large amounts of restricted waste then please call the Customer Contact Centre on 0208 554 5000 at least 48 hours in advance to arrange a trip. If you are bringing general household waste in a car you will not need to book, however, some times will be busier than others (i.e. sunny weekends can be very busy), so you may occasionally have to queue.

13. What is going to happen with potential queues?

The primary intention of the changes to prohibit vehicles coming to the sites from outside the ELWA region, and we expect the number of vehicles visiting the sites to drop considerably as the rules become more established.  You can help us cut down on waiting times by having your ID ready to present to the gate staff.  It is anticipated that the short terms issues will be far outweighed by the long terms gains of ensuring only ELWA region vehicles are tipping at the ELWA sites.

14. Will this lead to a greater degree of fly tipping?

Evidence from other Councils that have made similar changes show that it has not increased the volume of  fly tipping.  However, ELWA have made Borough Enforcement teams aware of the changes.

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