Litter Clearing Under Way Across East Riding Roads
More than 200 miles of roads across the East Riding are being cleared of litter, about a tonne a day ranging from bottle tops to bed frames and TVs.
Recycling
Recyclers Show How To Prevent Wasting Food And Money
Recycling officers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council are taking the message about preventing food waste and saving money to shoppers at local supermarkets.
Don’t Take Risks This Bonfire Night
With Bonfire Night fast approaching, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is warning people not to take risks with fireworks and bonfires.
Beverley Skate Park: Would You Really Want Your Children To Play Here?
Having turned up at the Beverley Leisure Centre this morning to photograph a number of football games my attention was quickly drawn to something else.
Take Your Old Cooking Oil For Recycling Into Bio Fuel
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s 10 household waste recycling sites now accept cooking oil which will be turned into bio fuel.
Council To Hold Recycling Events
A series of recycling events are being held across the East Riding to highlight the message about the need to prevent waste and increase the use of the blue and brown bins.
Graham Stuart Congratulates East Riding Residents On Being The Best Recyclers
Graham Stuart, the Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness, has congratulated households in the East Riding on being among the best recyclers in the country.
Council Approve New Recycling Targets
The cabinet of East Riding of Yorkshire Council approved the targets after a public review of the Joint Sustainable Waste Management Strategy in which the council is a partner with Hull City Council.
Council To Extend Fortnightly Bin Collection Trial
East Riding residents recycled 59.3 per cent of their waste in May, with those in the fortnightly trial areas reaching an average of 67 per cent, the area’s highest ever recycling rate.
Amount Of Waste In Region Recycled Increases By Over 50%
In April, Beverley recycled 174 tonnes of glass, paper, plastics, cans and Tetra Pak was collected from the blue bins. This is an increase of 59 tonnes, which is 52 per cent more than in April last year.
Beverley Treasure House To Hold Recycling Event
On Tuesday, 21 February from 10am-3pm, the Treasure House in Beverley will host an interactive recycling event in which families can make crafts from recycled materials. The event coincides with half-term for the schools and colleges. The council’s recycling team will be in the entrance to the Treasure House organising recycling games in which youngsters can take part. No need to book, just turn up. For more information call (01482)…
Thousands Of Residents Take Advantage Bin Texts Service
Thousands of residents have signed up to receive a text which reminds them to put out their brown bins.
Free Brown Bin Text Reminder
A free text service that reminds residents to put out their brown bins for emptying is being launched on 12 December. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is providing the text service which residents will receive the evening before every collection day. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “It is only about six months ago since we completed the roll out of the collection of food…
Fright Night Recipies To Prevent Food Waste
With thousands of pumpkins ending up in landfill across the area at this time of the year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is suggesting a couple of simple recipes. Preventing food waste is an important part of the council’s campaign to cut down on the amount that ends up in landfill. As well as using the shells for lanterns, the insides of the pumpkin make great eating and anything left…
60% Recycling Rate Achieved By East Riding For August
East Riding residents recycled and composted 60 per cent of their waste in August, pushing the rate to the highest ever achieved in the area. For four months in a row, East Riding’s residents have broken all previous records as they have taken advantage of East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s collection of food waste and cardboard in the brown composting bins. The new collection service was rolled out between March…
Angels In Action @ Alton Towers
Last Friday saw the final event of the season for the Angels in Action this year when the team of roving, active European citizens headed south to Alton Towers theme park to celebrate the end of their European-funded project implemented this summer. They successfully supported a number of events and festivals and promoted the Youth in Action programme across right across the county. The project coach Sue Dudill said, ‘it’s…
Students Showcase Their Skills In International Exhibition
East Riding College students have secured an invitation to perform at the prestigious WorldSkills 2011 showcase event in London in October. The group of fashion, media and hair and beauty students – attending both the Beverley and Bridlington campuses – are joining together to put on a mixed media show in front of thousands of spectators at the ExCeL exhibition and conference centre in London. Their performance is a catwalk…
Beverley Leads The Way As More Waste Composted In East Riding
More than 4,400 tonnes of garden waste, food waste and cardboard was sent for composting in June due to East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s successful roll out of the new collection in the brown bins. Councillor Symon Fraser, portfolio holder for environment, housing and planning, said: “This is a brilliant result by our residents. It shows just how enthusiastic our residents are when you compare that 4,400 tonnes with the…