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Household waste - rubbish collections

Household waste - rubbish collections

Craven District Council now operates an alternate weekly collection service, where residual rubbish stored in a green bin or lilac sacks is collected one week, recycling on the next week. This has enabled the Council to provide kerbside recycling collections of glass, cans, plastic bottles, paper and card to all residents.

 
So why have we decided to change from a weekly collection service to alternate weekly?
We have to significantly increase recycling and reduce the amount of biodegradable waste going to landfill. As well as the ever increasing costs of waste disposal, sending recyclables to landfill is a waste of our limited resources; also landfills produce gases that contribute to climate change.  If we fail to increase our recycling rates, the Council and council tax payers could be hit with large fines.

What bins should I use?
Properties have been issued with a:

Blue Bag - for paper and cardboard
Blue Bin - for glass, cans, plastic bottles 
Green Bin - for general refuse (non-recycling)
Brown Bin - for garden waste (issued to approx 15,000 properties)

Please click on the bin/bag type above for more details on what you can and can not place in your bin.

How to find your collection dates
We have introduced a new search facility than enables residents to view their collection details online.  To find your collection details, please go to When will my bins be emptied? page.  You can also request a refuse and recycling collection day calendar by contacting Customer Services on 01756 700600.

Placing your refuse out for collection
All bins/bags should be placed safely at the kerbside or designated collection point by 7.00am on the day of collection.

Missed Collections
In the unlikely event that we have missed your refuse and/or recycling collection, please complete our report a missed recycling/refuse collection form. If we have attached a contamination tag to your refuse or recycling bin this indicates that you may have placed waste materials in the bin that cannot be recycled, or recyclable materials in the wrong bin. If this is the case please remove these items from the bin and present the bin for emptying on the next scheduled collection day.

Assisted Collections
We offer an assisted collection service for those finding it difficult to put out their refuse and recycling for collection. Please see our Assisted refuse collection page for more details.

Requesting new/replacement bins/bags
If you wish to request a bin/bag or report a missing or damaged bin, please complete our online forms to request a replacement or contact Customer Services on 01756 700600. 

Request new blue bin/ blue bags
Request a new or replacement green bin/ lilac bag(s)
Request a new or replacement brown bin

Please note a charge will be made to replace lost/stolen bins and for additional recycling bin requests.    If you are moving into a new or previously empty property and wish to request commencement of waste and recycling collections, please contact Customer Services on 01756 700600.  You must be registered for council tax to be eligible for household waste and recycling collections.

Bulky Household Waste Collections
We can arrange the collection of bulky items from households across the District.  Please see Household waste - special collections for large items page for more details

If you require any further information, please see the related pages or contact Customer Services on 01756 700600 or email wastemanagement@cravendc.gov.uk