Most households have alternate weekly collections of recycling collections one week, and rubbish collections the next. Some households also have garden waste collections, where one garden waste bin is emptied for free.
Check types of waste collection available for your property via our online waste collection calendar.
Garden waste collection season
In 2017 the garden waste collection season is from April to the end of November. Check your garden waste collection dates via our online waste collection calendar.
Please ensure that your garden waste bin is ready for collection by 7am.
All York residents can also dispose of garden waste by visiting Hazel Court HWRC or Towthorpe HWRC.
New or replacement green bins
You are able to order a new or replacement green wheeled bin from us at a cost of £37 per container.
Items suitable for your garden waste bin
| Yes please | No thanks |
|---|---|
| Leaves and bark | Soil and rubble, coal, BBQ charcoal |
| Grass cuttings and hedge clippings | Nappies |
| Cut flowers and house plants | Plastic, paper, cardboard and other packaging |
| Garden plants and flowers | General household rubbish |
| Windfall fruit | Food or other kitchen waste |
| Twigs and small branches | Large whole branches |
| Non invasive garden weeds | Invasive weeds such as Japanese knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Ragwort (seek advice on safe disposal from the Environment Agency) |
| Pot plant compost | Plant pots |
| Straw bedding from small vegetarian pets, such as rabbits | Pet and animal waste from cats and dogs |
| Christmas trees and wreaths must be inside the bin, so please chop them up | Christmas decorations |
Additional garden waste subscription scheme
You can subscribe to our additional garden waste scheme - the cost is calculated per extra bin.
St Nicks garden waste collections
If your recycling is collected by St Nicks, they will collect your garden waste. Please contact St Nicks for details of what they collect and how to present it for collection.