Harrogate Borough Council

3 Easy Ways to Stop Junk Mail

Contact the Mailing Preference Service
When filling in your details on forms remember to look for the tick box to stop advertising being sent to you
Put a 'No Junk Mail' sticker on your letter box; these can be obtained from the Environmental Services team

Environmental Services Enquiry

0845 300 6091

Claro Road Depot
Claro Road
Harrogate
HG1 4AT

01423 530174 (Fax)

Waste Collection Sacks

Green garden waste sacks (roll of 10) - £7.50 per roll
(Concession to senior citizens and registered disable (max 3 rolls) - £4.50 per roll

Blue trade waste sacks (roll of 25) - £27.60 per roll

Blue trade waste sacks for NYCC Schools and charities (roll of 25) - £15.28 per roll

Yellow clinical waste sacks (roll of 10) - £13.00 per roll

All the above prices include safe collection and disposal of the waste

Black plain waste sacks (box of 500) - £45.83 per box

All the above prices incude VAT

Rubbish, Waste & Recycling

The government has set all councils strict targets to recycle more rubbish. The aim of the Waste Philosphy is to meet and then exceed these targets for recycling and reducing rubbish production.

The philosophy will follow and support the Government's National Waste Strategy. You can find out more about the strategy within the 'Recycling and Waste area of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs website.

See also North Yorkshire County Council's Waste Management.

How you can help

Please do what you can to protect our planet and improve Harrogate's environment.

Reduce the amount of waste you produce by shopping smart and avoiding packaging where possible
Re-use any items that still have a useful life even if that means putting it to another use or giving it away to a charity shop
Recycle as much of your waste as possible at one of the district's many recycling centres - don't forget to compost too

Consider alternative uses for items that you might automatically throw in your bin:

cereal packets are made of cardboard and can be recycled
toys can be donated to charity shops and benefit other families instead of being incinerated
second hand mattresses, furniture and electrical appliances like fridges and washing machines are much needed by charity groups

Further information

You can find specific details about waste collection services by following the links in the menu on the left.

Also see our frequently asked questions information sheet.