A change in policy which determines who can recycle their waste at a council tip is to come into effect later this year.

From November 13, only residents of Harrow borough will be able to use the waste facility in Forward Drive, Kenton.  

It is thought that almost 30 per cent of visitors to this tip come from outside the borough and this rule change aims to cut taxpayers’ costs and reduce queueing.

Cllr Graham Henson, responsible for the environment at Harrow Council, said he and his colleagues were adopting an ‘enough is enough’ attitude.

He said: “With one stroke, we’re slashing the queues at the waste recycling centre and saving huge amounts of money.

“I’m fed up with people from all over the place bringing their waste into Harrow. My message to people from other boroughs is ‘we don’t want your rubbish’.”

Under the new policy, Harrow residents will need to bring their driving licence with them to the recycling centre as proof of address.

If they don’t have a driving licence, then proof of residence such as a council tax bill, utility bill or a bank statement, as well as photo ID, will do.