News - October/November/December 2008

New recycling service for businesses launched with City of York CouncilNew recycling service for businesses launched with City of York Council

October 2008
City of York Council is encouraging local businesses to recycle more waste with the launch of a new recycling collection service, provided in partnership with Yorwaste, the North Yorkshire recycling and waste management company.
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Hambleton sets example with new recycling scheme

October 2008
Hambleton District Council is setting an example to businesses in the area by adopting a new recycling policy. It has appointed Yorwaste, the North Yorkshire recycling and waste management company, to collect and recycle co-mingled waste from its headquarters in Northallerton and four leisure centres in the district.
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Yorwaste come to rescue after keys fall into skip

October 2008
A pair of big-hearted Yorwaste workers proved they were far from 'rubbish' after coming to the aid of a woman who accidentally threw her car keys into a skip.
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Compost Giveaway

October 2008
Gardeners are being urged to get their hands on some free compost on Thursday. Scarborough Council has teamed up with Yorwaste to give away 20 tonnes of free soil improver to residents.
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