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Recycling, Rubbish and Waste

Information and advice on our kerbside collection schemes for recycling, garden wastes, household refuse collections including how to dispose of bulky items and commercial waste collections.

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We provide a fortnightly refuse collection for all domestic properties in Craven.  In addition, we also provide kerbside collections of paper and cardboard which is collect on alternate weeks to the refuse collection.  Glass, cans and plastic bottles are collected every 4 weeks and garden waste is collected on a fortnightly basis.  We also provide a number of local recycling bring sites for residents across the district.  These sites accept a wider range of materials including plastics, liquid food and drink cartons (tetra pak type cartons) and textiles.


Top Tasks

  • When will my bins be emptied?

    View your refuse and recycling collection dates and calendar.

  • Refuse

    View details on your household waste collection services, including how to arrange a collection of bulky items.

  • Recycling

    Find out about our kerbside recycling schemes including what can and cannot go in the recycling bin/bag

  • Composting

    See our special limited offer on compost bins: £9 if collected from us. Reduce your household waste and produce compost for the garden.

  • Recycling, Rubbish and Waste Latest News

    See the latest news on Recycling, Rubbish and Waste.

  • Garden Waste Collection

    The garden waste collection service will change to a subscription scheme from 1st July, householders wishing to continue to receive fortnightly collections will need to subscribe.

  • Online Forms (Recycling, Rubbish and Waste)

    Use our online forms to request a refuse and/or recycling bin/bag, report a lost/stolen damaged bin, report a missed collection, apply for assisted collections, request a larger bin

  • Hazardous waste collection

    Information on the disposal of hazardous waste

  • Commercial waste and recycling

    Information and advice about the council's commercial waste collection service

  • Bank Holiday Collections

    Collections will take place as normal during all Bank Holidays excluding Christmas and New Years Day.