Surveys over the last year show that only 4.4% of areas inspected had any litter compared to 19% in 2004. Detritus – leaves, etc. – was at 6.5% compared to 24% in 2004 and there was no fly posting and only 1% graffiti.

Residents of York sent 24,140 tons of their waste to be recycled this year. That’s 1216 tonnes or 5.3% more than last year. Overall, we will landfill 3.5% or 1,828 tonnes less of household waste this year. The total all waste going to landfill is down by 3,816 tonnes (6.3%). Great news for the environment and for our landfill tax!