Chance to check your
refuse dates online

They can type in their postcode to find out details of their household waste collections. This provides information on when their last collections were due and when the next ones are scheduled, as well as double checking where they should present their waste.

The weblink, which can be found at: https://www.york.gov.uk/DoItOnline/refuseLookup also offers information on grey bins and black bags with rubbish for landfill, green waste and kerbside recycling collections together with information on the waste containers and items which can be taken for recycling.

Coun David Levene, cabinet member for Environmental Services, said: “We want to help residents know when to put out their different sorts of waste as we know they lead busy lives. By supporting them, we will help keep neighbourhoods tidy and ensure we run a timely and efficient waste collection scheme.”

Coun Julie Gunnell, cabinet member for corporate services, said: “Online services such as this new refuse collection checker give people a direct and flexible route to quickly access the services they need and sit alongside existing sources of information.”

Waste collection information is also available from City of York Council’s Customer Centre on 01904 551551 from 8.30am to 7pm on weekdays.

This new facility is part of a number of online services. Found at www.york.gov.uk, they allow people who want to make applications, book or find services, have their say on consultations, make payments to the council or report matters like graffiti or fly-tipping.