Tip
So, the weather has made a turn for the better [see Southam News Weather].
You may be thinking of clearing up the house, garage or shed: STOP!
In the course of that clearing up you may find items that are rubbish. You may feel the need to get rid of this 'rubbish'. That is where you may have a problem.
A long & confusing list of restrictions exist regarding the use of vehicles at the Stockton Tip [aka Recycling Centre]. Ergo, the vehicle you are intending using is probably banned.
For time in memorial the custom has been to rent a van, fill it with your rubbish and take it to the tip [aka Recycling Centre]. This cherished English custom has now been outlawed because there is a van ban.
The ban on vans means that businesses such as Townsend Vehicle Hire who have the foresight and common sense to advertise on Southam News [see left hand column] suffer because, although they have a wide variety of vans for all occasions, they lose customers who would be renting a van to visit the Recycling Centre [aka tip].
The first ever tips [aka Recycling Centres] were probably ran by the Romans. If you were clearing out your hovel and wanted to ditch your rubbish [aka Recycling] you could borrow or rent an Ox & cart and visit their facility. The modern equivalent, a van or trailer, is not allowed. This means you have to use a car.
By being forced to use a car, assuming your car meets the requirements of actually being a 'car', you have to try and get all your stuff in it. This inevitably leads to more than one journey which is hardly good for the environment.
In order to put an end to the confusion, here is a Q&A:
Q - Can I use a Van?
A - No
Q - Can I use a Trailer?
A - No. [There are some exceptions].
Q - Can I use a Bike?
A - No
Q - Can I just arrive on foot?
A - No.
Q - Can I use a my 'People Carrier'?
A - Yes
Q - Can I use a my 'People Carrier' but take the seats out ?
A - No: It's a Van
Q - I've borrowed a van from work, can I use it?
A - Only if you have a special permit issued weeks in advance
Q - Can I apply for a special permit weeks in advance on the web?
A - No: Despite limitless funds for IT the council only accepts postal applications.
Q - Can I use my Range Rover?
A - Yes but it will be subjected to an on-site inspection to ensure it has not been modified.
Q - Can I use an Ox and Cart?
A - Animals are not allowed at the Recycling Centre [aka tip].
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