Following last week’s article about the controversy surrounding the dump booking system in Launceston, users of the Bude House Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will know that a similar booking trial has been introduced without prior consultation.

There is widespread bewilderment among Bude HWRC users regarding the necessity of this trial. It seems the council is attempting to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. According to Councillor Carol Mould, the cabinet member responsible for waste transfer sites, the trial will end in September 2025.

Therefore, it's crucial for users dissatisfied with the Bude or Launceston dump booking systems to provide their feedback to [email protected].

Roger Orchard

Bude