Please rinse out and flatten (if possible).

Please rinse out, especially food jars.

Please put dry and clean items in a water-tight bag.

Please remove all plastic wrapping.

Please leave in a bag next to the box.

Please remove tops, rinse out and flatten (essential).

But why not compost your garden as well as kitchen waste yourself? It’s not as difficult as it may seem and there are simple solutions for people with small gardens or even without one. York Rotters could help you start. For free composting advice call 411821 or send an email to

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For information on how to recycle other household items, see the City of York Council website but if they could be reused, advertise them for free on York Freecycle listserve.

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* If your recycling day is on an alternate Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, you should have received a collection calendar along with your box. If you have not or if you have lost it, please contact the recycling team.

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...need a new recycling box? If your box has gone missing, let us know and we will deliver one withing a few days.

...need a hand? If you are elderly or disabled, we can provide assistance on collection day. Please contact us.

...not have enough to fill the box? Every kilo counts. No matter how little waste you produce, it's better recycled than landfilled.

...have too much? Simply put extra materials in separate bags and place them next to your box, we will collect them.

...not have space for the box in your house/ flat? We can provide you with a smaller basket.

...want to help promote our service? Little time and effort are needed. Please see Recycling Champions.

* delivering leaflets in your street

* putting up a poster (like the one on the left) in your window

* giving us feedback about our service

You don’t need to know lots about recycling (we’ll give you training and support) and it needn’t take up lots of your time (as little as about an hour a month). Being a Champion will mean you are a really vital part of the St Nicks Community Recycling scheme. In return we will give you a free plastic bottle crusher and a copy of a great little book called Reuse, Repair, Recycle. If you would like to know more ring John on (01904) 411821.

REDUCE   *   REUSE   *    RECYCLE   *   RESPECT