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
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Residents can now check online or via a mobile app to see the status of their scheduled collections.
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The system uses GPS and live reporting from collection crews to update progress street by street.
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Notifications alert households if collections are delayed due to traffic, weather, or vehicle breakdowns.
🌍 Why It Matters
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Transparency: Residents no longer need to guess when their bins will be collected.
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Efficiency: Helps reduce missed collections and improves communication between the council and households.
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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.
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One resident commented: “It’s reassuring to know exactly when the bins will be taken. It saves a lot of frustration.”
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Environmental groups praised the system as a step toward smarter, greener cities.
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