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Covid-19 National lockdown: Stay at Home

North Yorkshire is in national lockdown. We must now stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. See the latest information about the restrictions and changes to services as well as help and advice for staying safe.

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Reduce and reuse

Compost bin in a garden
Compost bin in a garden

Composting

Composting at home cuts CO2 emissions and turns most kitchen and garden waste into a free supply of compost.

Recycling centre for battery recycling
Recycling centre for battery recycling

Ways to reduce and reuse

Resources are available to help you reduce your waste or reuse unwanted items.

Rotters volunteering in Ripon
Rotters volunteering in Ripon

North Yorkshire Rotters

The North Yorkshire Rotters are a group of volunteers managed by ourselves who inspire people to change their waste habits.

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