The Council have issued the following media release.
On the face of it having an on line option for checking when the next refuse collection is due at a particular house could be a handy tool.
This is particularly the case in those parts of the City with a large transient – student – population.
However we believe that it will be a precursor to introducing different day collections on different weeks.
The Council leadership would be mistaken if it believed that an online calendar would allow every resident to understand what was happening and when.
Many residents do not have internet access (about 40% at the last count).
“New online waste collection checker launched
A new online service from City of York Council is helping residents check when their refuse and recycling collections are scheduled.
At www.york.gov.uk/DoItOnline/refuseLookup residents can type in their postcode to find out details of their household waste collections. This provides information on when their last collections were due and when the next ones are scheduled, as well as double checking where they should present their waste.
The weblink also offers information on grey bins and black bags with rubbish for landfill, green waste and kerbside recycling collections together with information on the waste containers and items which can be taken for recycling.
As part of the council’s drive to offer residents more choice in how they access services, this new facility is part of a suite of ‘Do it online’ services. Found at www.york.gov.uk, they give fast, round-the-clock access to people who want to make applications, book or find services, have their say on consultations, make payments to the council or report matters like graffiti or fly-tipping.
Waste collection information is also available from City of York Council’s Customer Centre on 01904 551551 from 8.30am to 7pm on weekdays”.
