FROM this month, residents wanting to use Calderdale’s waste and recycling centres will need to show proof of residency when they visit the tip.

In approving this year’s budget, Calderdale Council members agreed to introduce a permit scheme to deter people living outside the area from nipping across the border from areas including Bradford to use Calderdale’s tips.

Disposing of waste costs the council huge amounts of money, and permits are being introduced to ensure it is only Calderdale residents who use the tips.

There are centres at Halifax, Brighouse, Todmorden, Sowerby Bridge and Elland.

But as permits have not yet been made available, people cannot yet apply for them.

In the meantime, says the council, residents must take proof of their residency with them when they go to the tip.

It says examples include a Council Tax bill, a driving licence, or other identification with your address on, for example, a utility bill.

Eventually, the permit will be available to download and print and must be shown each time you use a tip.

The permits will be linked to people's Council Tax reference number so people are advised to keep their Council Tax information safe as it will be needed when making an application.