‘Zombie’ batteries blamed for hundreds of fires every year
Residents in Hull are being urged to dispose of their batteries in a responsible way.
The reminder comes after a number of unintended fires in waste collections and at local … More
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Household waste recycling centres will remain open during lockdown
Household waste recycling centres in Hull will remain open during lockdown.
The three sites, at Burma Drive, Sutton Fields and Wiltshire Road, will continue to operate as usual, but with … More
48 litter louts fined for anti-social behaviour
A total of 48 people were fined last month for littering.
Offenders including one from Derby, two from Scunthorpe, one from Skegness, and a couple from Scarborough have been fined … More
Hull City Council asks for residents help in finding asbestos fly-tippers
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 … More
Share your views on waste and recycling in Hull
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 … More
Free collections for large domestic appliances
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 … More
Warning to Facebook users to not become accidental criminals
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.… More
More than 1,000 fines issued for littering offences since lockdown ended
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 … More
Residents thanked for their recycling efforts
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 … More
Residents asked to share their views on important issues
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 … More
Residents encouraged to recycle
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 … More
Shop offering low-cost electrical items for reuse opens in east Hull
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 … More
Fly-tipping in Hull – can you help?
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 … More
Litter enforcement to resume in Hull next week
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 … More
Five people caught dumping waste in one Hull street
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 … More
Toilets in Queen Victoria Square set to reopen next week
Public toilets in Queen Victoria Square will reopen on Monday 15 June.
The facilities will be open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday, with social distancing notices in place.… More
Lockdown sees rise in fly-tipping in Hull
Fly-tippers are being warned of strict enforcement action if they are found dumping their waste.
Hull City Council has issued a warning to people who are taking advantage of coronavirus … More
Bulky item collections double as Hull residents shield from coronavirus
Hull residents are being told how they can book bulky item collections after Hull City Council doubled capacity for the service.
The temporary increase has been introduced to help those … More
Work on multi-million pound East Hull Pumping Station to begin
Work on a new multi-million pound pumping station in Hull gets under way this week.
The East Hull Pumping Station, part of a £28.5 million flood alleviation scheme, will reduce … More
Bulky item collection from Hull households to start next week
Hull City Council will begin to collect from next week.
Residents will be able to book for this collection service on the council’s website from today (Wednesday 6 May).
Appointments … More
Three more people caught dumping waste at fly-tipping hotspot
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres will reopen next week
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres are to reopen next week for essential trips only.
The centres located in Burma Drive, Amsterdam Road (Sutton Fields) and Wiltshire Road will … More
Street cleaning staff in Hull step up to make 75,000 PPE deliveries
Hull City Council’s street cleansing and grounds staff have delivered 75,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to health workers in care homes and vulnerable households.
A team of 10 … More
Third person caught fly-tipping in Hull’s Alaska Street
Waste collections in Hull fully operational despite coronavirus outbreak
Waste collections in Hull have remained fully operational during the coronavirus outbreak.
Only bulky item collections have been affected since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Doug Sharp, … More
Can you identify these people caught fly-tipping?
Two people were caught on camera fly-tipping in Hull earlier this month.
The offenders were caught dropping waste on land between Alaska Street and Buckingham Street.
On Monday 6 April, … More
Army of staff trained to offer support for bin collections
Up to 45 additional staff members have been trained to provide waste collection services for Hull City Council.
The local authority has trained the new staff members to ensure contingency … More
Coronavirus: Household waste and recycling centres have now closed
Hull’s three household waste and recycling centres have closed with immediate effect.
The decision by Hull City Council comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last night that only key … More
Litter wardens will soon be patrolling the streets of Hull
Litter wardens will soon be patrolling the streets of Hull.
A contract to issue £100 fixed penalty notices to those caught dropping litter has been awarded to Local Authority Support … More
Four prosecuted for dumping waste in Hull
These four Hull residents have been prosecuted by Hull City Council for fly-tipping in the city.
James Marynicz and Kelly Pearson of Riston Street were convicted after their waste was … More
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