Brighton & Hove City Council has introduced a real‑time tracking system for recycling and waste collections, making it the first city in the UK to offer residents live updates on when their bins will be emptied.

📲 How It Works

• Residents can now check online or via a mobile app to see the status of their scheduled collections.

• The system uses GPS and live reporting from collection crews to update progress street by street.

• Notifications alert households if collections are delayed due to traffic, weather, or vehicle breakdowns.

🌍 Why It Matters

• Transparency: Residents no longer need to guess when their bins will be collected.

• Efficiency: Helps reduce missed collections and improves communication between the council and households.

• Sustainability: Encourages recycling by making the process more reliable and visible.

🗣️ Community Response

Local residents have welcomed the move, especially after years of complaints about missed or inconsistent collections.

• One resident commented: “It’s reassuring to know exactly when the bins will be taken. It saves a lot of frustration.”

• Environmental groups praised the system as a step toward smarter, greener cities.