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View article 60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair 

60 tonnes of waste removed from Hull Fair 

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 […]

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View article Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle

Council unveils first 100% electric food waste collection vehicle

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 […]

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View article Join Hull’s waste team: Recruitment drive ahead of Simpler Recycling rollout

Join Hull’s waste team: Recruitment drive ahead of Simpler Recycling rollout

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 […]

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View article 2025/26 waste and recycling packs are on the way!    

2025/26 waste and recycling packs are on the way!    

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 […]

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