Harrogate residents are being reminded to purchase their garden waste collection licence ahead of the launch of the annual service in March.
North Yorkshire Council is offering a licence at a cost of £52 for the coming season, which runs between March and early December.
The licence covers one 240-litre wheelie bin to be emptied fortnightly.
Anyone who would like to have more than one bin emptied can pay for a licence for each additional bin.
Depending on where they live, some residents may be provided with an equivalent number of compostable sacks.
Executive member for managing our environment, Cllr Richard Foster, said:
“Having a garden waste licence allows residents to dispose of their waste in an easy and cost-effective way.
“We always encourage people to pay for it before the season starts.
“Although people can pay for a licence during the collection season, they will need to wait for their licence to arrive in the post and display it on the bin before collections can start.”
When residents buy a licence, they will receive a licence pack within 14 days.
Residents who do not have enough garden waste for a fortnightly collection can compost at home or take it to one of the 20 household waste recycling centres across North Yorkshire.

Council to increase council tax by maximum after £43m "wallop" from government
Harrogate dad takes on 40,000-mile yacht race for bereavement charity
Harrogate BID backs return of town's popular Restaurant Week
Spirit of Harrogate to enter administration
Call for council to support pubs and hospitality businesses
Ripon MP says Kex Gill realignment scheme is making 'good progress'
Northern Powergrid issue update on Leeds Road traffic lights
Sir Stephen Fry sends mental health message to Harrogate College students
Harrogate Cat Rescue appeals for urgent support as vet bills soar
Cuts may be needed to balance budget at North Yorkshire Police
Harrogate BID unveils full programme for town's Self Care Week
Pateley hit-and-run: Man charged with two further offences
Opinions sought on new specialist autism school in Harrogate
Harrogate MP sparks Parliamentary debate on water bosses flouting bonus ban
New sandwich shop opens on Knaresborough Road
Knaresborough girl named St John Ambulance Badger of the Year
Starbeck fish and chip shop named among best in UK
Harrogate Library celebrates 120th anniversary
Pledge to improve quality of Harrogate social homes welcomed by tenants
Historic Harrogate bowling club registered as community asset


