Community Information

 

 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) Guidance

As from 1st April 2008 no more that the equivalent of two full car boot loads of soil and rubble will be accepted free of charge each month

The Centres will accept other types of construction and demolition waste, including those items in the list below, in quantities and frequencies that reflect normal levels of DIY activities within a home.  If the quantities and frequency with which they are taken to HWRCs is thought to be excessive, you will be asked to provide evidence of where the waste has come from.

Other types of construction and demolition waste that can be taken to HWRCs in reasonable quantities include:

  • Doors, Sanitary ware (eg sinks toilets etc)
  • Fencing, Windows and frames
  • Kitchen units
  • Water tanks
  • Cement Bonded Asbestos. Asbestos is only accepted at certain strategic HWRCs - see HWRCs Additional Guidance Information which you can obtain from www.northyorks.gov.uk/hwrc

What you need to do when you use HWRCs
The main purpose of HWRCs is to divert waste from landfill through reuse, recycling and composting. You are therefore expected to separate your waste and place it in the appropriate skip. You should also deliver your waste in an appropriate container to make sure you can lift it into the opening of the skip.  this will reduce your time cleaning up any waste that you spill and ensure your health and safety.

Ensuring HWRCs are safe and secure
To ensure HWRCs are being used appropriately and are safe and secure North Yorkshire Council have installed authomatic number plate recognition (ANPR) and CCTV systems that are linked across their sites. This allows them to monitor vehicles using the HWRCs and will help in the event of any complaint or dispute.

Further Information
If you have any questions about this guidance you can contact the Waste Team at; Waste Management, Business and Environmental Services, North Yorkshire County Council, White Rose House, Thurston Road, Northallerton, DL6 2NA
Telephone: Customer Service Centre 0845 8727374  Email: waste.management@northyorks.gov.uk

Selby Freecyle

What is it
Freecycle is an online network of people who give and get items for free - it’s all about re-use and keeping things out of landfill sites. Selby’s Freecycle group is a registered charity and consists of more than 3,300 members. It is supported by Selby District Council as part of its efforts to encourage residents to reduce, re-use and recycle their waste as well as limit their carbon footprint.
Visit www.freecycle.org/ for more information or access the site via Selby District Council’s own website http://www.selby.gov.uk/. Please click here to view the leaflet