Hull City Council asks for residents help in finding asbestos fly-tippers 26th October 2020 Hull City Council is investigating after a number of instances of fly-tipping involving bags of cement-bonded asbestos sheets. The asbestos wastes have been found in tenfoots on Danube Road, Mayland Avenue and Worcester Road, Hull. Asbestos is a dangerous material and must be disposed of correctly. The fly- tipping of hazardous waste is extremely irresponsible […] Read more News Waste AsbestosCouncillor Anita HarrisonFly-tipping
Share your views on waste and recycling in Hull 22nd October 2020 Residents in Hull are being asked to share their views on waste and recycling services. A new survey is asking residents about their thoughts on the local authority’s bulky items collection service, household waste recycling centres and the household waste and information packs. The feedback will be used to help shape future strategies to improve […] Read more News Waste bulky collectionscareCouncillor Stephen Bradyhousehold waste recycling centres
Free collections for large domestic appliances 9th October 2020 Residents wishing to donate to Hull’s new re-use shop can now benefit from free collections. The Re-use Electricals shop opened in July this year, aimed at boosting the reuse of unwanted but good quality large domestic appliances. And now the service is stepping up its offer, and residents are being encouraged to get in touch […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonDove House HospiceEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilFCC EnvironmentRe-use Electricals Shop
Warning to Facebook users to not become accidental criminals 25th September 2020 Residents in Yorkshire are being warned not to become ‘accidental’ waste criminals. Facebook users in Yorkshire that use unregistered waste carriers could find themselves ‘accidental criminals’, warns the Environment Agency. Waste carriers, like other licensed trades, are required to register and operate in line with a set of rules that protect the environment and their […] Read more News Waste CrimestoppersEnvironment AgencyFly-tipping
More than 1,000 fines issued for littering offences since lockdown ended 21st September 2020 Over 1,100 fixed penalty notices have been issued for littering since lockdown ended. The fixed penalty notices were reintroduced in June following the lifting of lockdown restrictions. Fines of £100 are issued, and then reduced to £80 if paid within seven days. And the local authority is warning people that offenders will be prosecuted for […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonEnvironmental Protection Act 1990litter enforcementLittering
Residents thanked for their recycling efforts 21st September 2020 Residents in Hull are being thanked for their recycling efforts. As part of Recycle Now’s 17th annual Recycle Week, Hull City Council wants to thank those who make the effort to ensure they are recycling correctly, and helping to protect the environment. Statistics released by Recycle Now show that through lockdown the UK has become […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingRecycle NowRecycling week
Residents asked to share their views on important issues 18th September 2020 Residents are being asked to take part in a survey about where they live. The latest People’s Panel survey is asking residents about their thoughts on the local authority’s bin collection service, their local neighbourhood, crime and disorder levels and pre and post lockdown exercise habits. The feedback will be used to help shape future […] Read more News Waste Councillor Stephen BradyPeople’s PanelSurveyVoucher
Residents encouraged to recycle 14th September 2020 Residents in Hull will receive their new waste packs over the next week. The pack contains information to support residents to recycle as much of their waste as possible and includes: A new collection calendar The annual resident’s pass for household waste and recycling centres A guide to recycling right Food waste recycling information Nappy […] Read more News Waste blue binbrown binCouncillor Anita HarrisonHousehold waste and recycling centresrecyclingwaste packs
Shop offering low-cost electrical items for reuse opens in east Hull 24th July 2020 A new shop aimed at boosting the reuse of unwanted but good quality domestic appliances has opened today in Marfleet Lane, Hull. Every year, thousands of working fridges, freezers, washing machines and other large domestic appliances are taken to household waste and recycling centres across Hull and East Riding areas. Many of these items are […] Read more News Waste Dove House HospiceEast Riding of Yorkshire CouncilFCC EnvironmentReuse shop
Fly-tipping in Hull – can you help? 15th July 2020 The driver of a white van has been caught fly-tipping in Hull. The person was seen fly-tipping in Seymour Street, Hull, and now members of the public are being asked for any information on the incident after the vehicle left the area. The offence took place between 3.36pm and 4.04pm on Monday 13 July. Councillor […] Read more News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonFly-tippingSeymour Street
Litter enforcement to resume in Hull next week 25th June 2020 Litter enforcement patrols will resume in Hull from Monday 29 June. Enforcement against litter louts was briefly suspended following the start of the coronavirus pandemic, however officers will be patrolling the city, including in parks and open spaces, and issuing £100 fines to those caught littering. Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for Streetscene services at […] Read more Environment News Waste Councillor Anita HarrisonCOVID-19litter enforcementLocal Authority Support
Five people caught dumping waste in one Hull street 18th June 2020 Five people have been caught fly-tipping in the same spot. Five offenders have been caught on CCTV fly-tipping at the junction of Boulevard and Ena Street in Hull. Anyone with any information on the following offenders should contact Hull City Council or email enviro.crime@hullcc.gov.uk On Sunday 19 April, a man was caught dumping excess waste […] Read more Environment News Waste BoulevardCaught on cameraCCTVCouncillor Anita HarrisonEna Street
