We have looked at the different ways we can collect recycling, and following a detailed modelling exercise, we believe using two wheelie bins for recycling provides the most efficient and effective way of collection. This model of collection is currently provided in Selby and proving successful. It’s also in-line with government legislation that says paper and card should be collected separately from other materials.
In due course, residents will receive two wheelie bins for recycling:
- one for paper and card
- one for glass, cans, plastic and cartons
This will allow us to increase the amount and quality of recycling, reduce the cost of collection, and help towards carbon reduction. Separating paper and card for recycling also improves the quality and generates a higher value when it is processed.
Bin delivery dates
We will send you a letter when your area is due to receive new wheelie bins for recycling. This will, in the meantime, please continue to use your existing recycling collection method.
However, if other properties on your street have had theirs, and you haven’t, please contact us.
If you are a resident of the former Ryedale area, you will start to receive your new bins in April and May before the new service starts in late June.
Bin delivery points
For most properties, the bins will be left at the property boundary. For properties on assisted collections, they will be left where the existing bins and boxes are stored. For rural properties where bins are stored at the lane end, this is where they will be left.
Recycling bin information drop-in events
- Friday 23 May from 10am until 12 noon – Helmsley Market, YO62 5BL
- Tuesday 27 May from 10am until 12.30pm – Norton Library, YO17 9ES
- Friday 30 May from 10am until 12 noon – The Green, Slingsby, YO62 4AA
- Friday 30 May from 10am until 12.30pm – Malton Library, YO17 7LJ
- Saturday 31 May from 10.30am until 4.30pm – Nunnington Halls, YO62 5UY
- Sunday 6 July from 10.30am until 4pm – Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, YO18 7LT
- Tuesday 29 July from 9am until 4pm – Ryedale Show, Duncombe Park, YO62 5AB
Frequently asked questions
Why are you making these changes?
What are the bins for?
The blue lidded wheelie bin is for paper and card and the red lidded wheelie bin is for aerosols, clean foil, food and drink cans and cartons, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays.
How often will the bins be emptied?
Each bin will be emptied on alternate fortnights (every four weeks). Your rubbish will still be collected every two weeks, but your collection day or time may change.
Can I start using my bins straight away once they arrive?
You will receive details of your new collection dates in the post, along with more information about the new service and when you can start using your bins. Please do not use them before this time, as we won’t be able to empty them until our new fleet of vehicles arrive.
When I receive my bins, will my collection day or collection time change?
An information pack will be sent to you with further information about your collection day and dates. Your time of collection may also change so please continue to ensure you present your waste by 6am on your collection day.
Will there be any changes to rubbish and garden waste collections?
Your rubbish collection day may also change, but this will be clearly explained in your information pack. There will be no change to garden waste collections.
Will you be taking away my existing boxes?
You will need to keep using your existing boxes until the start of your new collections, as stated in your information pack. After that time, you are encouraged to keep the boxes and reuse them.
Can I get help to put my bins out?
If you are unable to, you can get help to put your bins out. If you already have assistance with your collections, this will continue with your new bins.
I live in a flat/apartment and have communal bins. Will I get new bins?
We will be reviewing the number, type and size of communal bins at each site to ensure there is enough capacity for residents to recycle as much as possible.
I have a sack collection. Will I be getting new bins?
If you currently receive a sack collection for both rubbish and recycling, you will stay on a sack collection. If you currently receive a sack collection for recycling but are on a wheelie bin collection for rubbish, we may be able to move you to the new wheelie bin collection for recycling. In both instances, we will be writing to you with further information.