Rubbish collections
Find out when collections are in your area, report refuse put out early online and request a new bin online
Household waste recycling centres
There are three sites in the York area for residents to take rubbish for recycling, composting or disposal to landfill
Garden waste
60,000 households with gardens can compost their garden waste using the council's twin bin collection service
Householders responsibility for their waste
Did you know that residents are responsible for the proper disposal of their waste, known as the duty of care? We offer advice on how to dispose of unwanted items in the correct way and how to ensure that private businesses are properly licensed to take a householders waste
Reducing waste
Not producing waste in the first place benefits the environment even more than recycling. Find out how you can reduce the amount of waste you produce