York’s tips are to reopen next week, and green waste collections will resume later this month too.
The news comes after the government encouraged councils to reopen household waste recycling centres.
Cllr Paula Widdowson, executive member with responsibility for waste services said: “I’m pleased to announce that all of our waste services will resume over the next two weeks.”
The changes mean:
• Household Waste and Recycling Centres will reopen from 11 May by appointment only to residents and commercial waste customers for essential use.
• Bulky waste collections will restart on 11 May
• Garden waste collections will start on 18 May.
Tribute to staff
“The decision we took back in April wasn’t one we took lightly. However it was crucial we were able to keep residents and staff safe,” said Cllr Widdowson.
“I would like to thank residents for their understanding and also our incredible staff who have continued to collect household waste and recycling in these challenging times.
“The wellbeing of residents and our staff has been our number one priority and following resident feedback, we explored options to restart all waste collection services, including garden waste collections.
“In addition, these services can now be opened safely as staff absences have stabilised and we have developed new ways of working.”
New government guidance advises that journeys to tips must only be undertaken if your waste or recycling cannot be stored at home safely or disposed of safely by other means.
Cllr Widdowson added: “The household waste and recycling centres will also have social distancing measures in place in addition to our booking system. We will announce further details of the changes, including the booking system tomorrow.”