Annex E - Drop in sessions summary

 

Date

Location

Number of participants

Issues raised/Questions asked

Key concerns

Thursday, 02 April 2026

St Nicholas Church, Dunnington

7

 

·         Costing of the project, how it will be funded, and the time needed for repayment.

·         Storage issues.

·         Smaller households do not need larger bins for the amount they recycle.

 

·    Lack of storage space - This is the most consistent concern, particularly in terraced properties, where residents feel there is insufficient room for additional bins.

·    Visual impact (aesthetics) - Many residents feel that multiple bins at the front of properties are unsightly and negatively affect the appearance of streets.

·    Bin size and suitability - Concerns that bins are too large for smaller households, elderly residents, or those who do not generate much recycling. There is demand for smaller or flexible bin size options.

·    Desire for flexibility and choice - Residents want options such as:

Ø Opting out of the scheme

Ø Sharing bins with neighbours

Ø Communal bins

Ø Split bins for multiple waste streams

·    Safety concerns - Including potential fire risks (particularly from paper/card bins) and vermin (e.g. rats accessing bins).

·    Collection frequency and service design - Some residents feel proposed collection schedule will be insufficient and would prefer more frequent collections and/or different bin capacities.

·    Cost and funding transparency - Questions about how the project will be funded and the cost implications for residents.

·    Practical/operational concerns - Including obstruction of pavements, where bins can be stored (e.g. on pavements), and general confusion about recycling rules.

·   Enforcement concerns - Questions around whether residents will be fined for not recycling.

 

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Village Hall, Bishopthorpe

1

·         Will there be an option to opt out?

 

Monday, 13 April 2026

Explore Library, Clifton

10

·         The aesthetics of four bins are unsightly.

·         There are issues with space for four bins.

·         Concerns regarding terraced streets and the future timeline of Phase 2.

·         The frequency of collections is inadequate – would prefer 180L bins collected every fortnight.

·         Different bin size options are needed – especially for elderly or single people who may take longer to fill recycling.

·         Concerns about the fire hazard posed by the 240L paper and card bin.

·         Concerns about rats accessing the recycling bins.

 

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Online

9

·         Limited storage in terraced houses.

·         Fire hazards from combustible materials in bins.

·         Obstruction of pedestrians.

·         General service queries regarding recyclable materials.

 

Monday, 20 April 2026

St Barnabas Church, Holgate

11

·         Storage in terraced areas is a huge issue.

·         Smaller bins are preferred, or residents would like to have their say on the size.

·         Can neighbours share bins?

·         There should be an opt-out option.

·         The survey is not clear regarding bin sizes and no option to indicate a smaller bin will be sufficient.

·         Residents that are happy with the bins, can they store them on the pavement?

·         Is there an option to have only one bin for plastics if paper is composted?

 

Friday 24 April 2024

Door 84 Community Centre, The Groves

2

·         The option of communal bins for residents with limited space.

·         Concerns that storage space is at a premium, and bins kept at the front of properties are unsightly, particularly on terraced streets.

·         What will happen if residents refuse to recycle – will fines be issued?

·         Interest in having the option to share bins with neighbours.

·         A request for a single bin divided into two sections for different waste streams.

 

Table 12 – Summary of drop-in sessions