Changes to your recycling

Harmonised approach to waste and recycling services

 

You may be aware that North Yorkshire Council has approved a harmonised approach to waste and recycling services for residents across North Yorkshire. This will include introducing two new wheelie bins for recycling for most properties; one with a blue lid for paper and card, and another with a red lid for glass, cans and plastics. By keeping paper and card separate, it will improve the quality, reduce processing costs, generate a higher value when it is processed and help towards our carbon reduction objectives.

 

The first locality that will receive wheelie bins will be the former Ryedale District Council area, with the new service starting the week commencing Monday 23rd June.

 

It will take some time to deliver the wheelie bins, so we will begin delivering in early April. Ahead of bins arriving, we will be writing to residents to provide further information about the changes. When residents receive their bins, they will also receive more guidance and then an information pack / letter prior to the new service starting in June which will include details on any change to their collection dates.

 

We already have a really good understanding of where exceptions exist locally, and which properties may need a bespoke approach. For example, flats or those that have sack collections or shared communal bins. However, if you have feedback, please could you share this with your local member before 31st March?

 

North Yorkshire Council

County Hall

Northallerton

DL7 8AD

www.northyorks.gov.uk

 

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A170 Closed at Sutton Under Whitestonecliffe on 12 February 2025

The village of Sutton Under Whitestonecliffe has been without power since severe damage was caused to their electricity coverage following storm Eowyn. Northern Powergrid have been working to restore service since the outage, using emergency generators whilst they repair the damaged high voltage cables.

Unfortunately, in order for these works to be carried out and completed safely there is no alternative other than to put in place a road closure on 12th February from 09:30 – 15:30 hrs. We understand that this is a key route, and the closure of Sutton Bank will present significant disruption. Every alternative was considered before reaching the conclusion that a road closure was the only safe way to allow these works to be completed.

Northern Powergrid and their traffic management partner are fully aware of the importance of this route and the need for the works to be completed as efficiently as possible.

North Yorkshire Council have requested signs to be placed clearly indicating the closure information.

Network Information & Compliance

County Hall

Northallerton

DL7 8AH

2025 Garden Waste Licence - Now available from North Yorkshire Council

Residents can now pay for their licence for the 2025 garden waste season.

 

A licence costs £49 for collections between March and early December. This provides a cost-effective way for residents to dispose of garden waste.

 

The licence covers one 240-litre wheelie bin to be emptied fortnightly. Anyone who wishes to have more than one bin emptied will need to pay for a licence for each additional bin. Residents can also pay for a licence at any time throughout the season but are encouraged to do so before the start of the service in March as the cost will remain the same.

 

Once paid, a licence pack should arrive within 14 days.

 

For more information about the garden waste service, including terms and conditions, and collection dates, please visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/garden-waste.

 

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