Are you living in rented accommodation for the first time?

Want to learn about how to dispose of household waste and unwanted items?

We are offering advice and guidance to all students on how to get to grips with what waste services are available in York.

Weekly Collections

The frequency and type of collection depends on where you live.

Phone the Customer Contact Centre (01904) 551551 to learn about the arrangements for your street. For more information please see Household waste collections

Remember!

• Only put your bin or bags out after 7pm the night before they are due to be collected and by 7am on the day of collection.
• Your weekly collection is not meant for bulky and excess items.
• Extra bags and bulky items will not be taken
• Always bag your rubbish and don't present as side waste if you have a bin.

Our enforcement officers patrol the streets to check that these arrangements are being followed.  If you repeatedly ignore these rules, everyone living in your house could be issued with a fine.  See below for further information about the law.

Be a Good Neighbour

Ensure that your rubbish is stored tidily in your yard or garden until collection day.  Don't allow rubbish to accumulate as this can cause a nuisance.

If you live in a shared house with more than five tenants you could be eligible for a bin upgrade, click here to find out more, Request New Bin

End Of Term Clear Out

Don't have a rubbish end to your degree!

At the end of term, we know that students will be clearing out their accommodation ready to leave.  If you have a lot of rubbish to dispose of, click here for helpful information about how to dispose of unwanted items properly.

Rubbish And The Law

Incorrect storage and disposal of rubbish can lead to litter, pests ad spoils the environment for everyone.

City of York Councils enforcement team will take action against students who ignore refuse collection arrangements.  Officers monitor refuse presentation throughout the year.

Environmental crime is investigated under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.  Dumping rubbish is a crime, and liable to a £50,000 fine.

The authority can require every householder to follow the arrangements required to enable collection by the City of York Council refuse service.  Putting out your rubbish too early or not in the right way can result in a notice and £100 fixed penalty ticket.

Students and residents can also work with us to combat these problems by reporting anyone who commits these environmental crimes.  Please let us know if you suspect or witness a crime by contacting the Customer Contact Centre.

We don't want to see York's students falling foul of the law.  A criminal record could seriously jeopardise a students future career.

If you need more help contact York Customer Contact Centre by telephoning York 551551 or send your queries to Customer Contact Centre.

Don't have a rubbish end to your degree

Help us keep York a clean, safe place to live and study.