Case Study: Dorset Council boosts recycling centre compliance with Axis license plate recognition

Dorset Council boosts recycling centre compliance from 55% to 87% with Axis Communications

Dorset Council, a local government authority in the UK, faced significant challenges with unpredictable demand and lengthy queues at its household recycling centres. A key issue was the inability to manage or charge non-residents using its facilities, costing the council substantial funds. To address this, Dorset Council partnered with Axis Communications and its technology partner, Unique Group, to implement an automated access solution using Axis license plate recognition (LPR) technology.

The solution involved deploying Axis License Plate Verifier cameras to automatically check vehicle registrations against a booking platform, eliminating the need for manual checks. This system, implemented by Axis Communications, dramatically improved operational efficiency. In just nine weeks, compliance with the new booking system increased from 55% to 87%. The council also generated new income from non-resident visits and gained valuable data-driven insights into site usage and visitor behavior.

Dorset Council