60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair 20th October 2025 Hull City Council has confirmed that a total of 60.6 tonnes of waste was successfully removed from Hull Fair this year. The council’s dedicated street cleansing and waste operative teams worked tirelessly throughout the event to ensure the site remained safe, welcoming, and clean for all visitors. In the lead-up to the fair, the team ensured the […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnHull Fair 2025simpler recyclingstreet cleansingwaste operatives
Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle 7th October 2025 Hull City Council has taken a further step towards its climate goals and improving air quality with the introduction of its first fully electric food waste collection vehicle. The council’s waste management team is now operating its largest electric vehicle to date – a brand-new 12.5 tonne electric truck dedicated to food waste collection. This […] Read more Environment News Transport & Streets Waste Climate changeCouncillor Charles QuinnCouncillor Mark Ieronimoelectric vehiclesFood wasteNet Zerosimpler recycling
Join Hull’s waste team: Recruitment drive ahead of Simpler Recycling rollout 1st October 2025 As part of the national rollout of Simpler Recycling in March 2026, Hull’s Streetscene Services have announced a recruitment drive to expand their waste team, with 70 new jobs on the way. In line with new national regulations requiring all local authorities to collect core recyclable waste streams from all households – including weekly food […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles QuinnEmployment HubJobs at Hull City CouncilRecruitment Drivesimpler recyclingStockholm Road Depot
2025/26 waste and recycling packs are on the way! 19th September 2025 All households in Hull will receive their new waste and recycling packs over the coming weeks. This year’s pack includes a bin collection calendar, a residents’ pass for Hull’s household waste and recycling centres, a handy guide to recycling correctly and information on Simpler Recycling and what changes residents can expect from March 2026. To […] Read more News Waste Councillor Charles Quinnsimpler recyclingwaste packs