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East Sussex Residents Protest Waste Booking System Plan

1/14/2025

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In East Sussex, more than 2,000 residents have rallied against a proposed booking system for waste recycling sites, fearing it could hinder access and lead to more fly-tipping. Meanwhile, the East Sussex County Council defends the plan, claiming it could save £50,000 each year and ease long wait times amid a looming £55 million budget shortfall.

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In East Sussex, more than 2,000 residents have rallied against a proposed booking system for waste recycling sites, fearing it could hinder access and lead to more fly-tipping. Meanwhile, the East Sussex County Council defends the plan, claiming it could save £50,000 each year and ease long wait times amid a looming £55 million budget shortfall.