Knife Bin at Back Micklegate car park, Selby

We’re pleased to see that lots of knives and bladed items are being handed in at the knife bin located at a Back Micklegate Car Park, Selby, YO8 3GH

Every knife safely taken out of circulation is a positive step towards helping keep our communities safer.

✅ What CAN go in the knife bin?

The bin can be used to safely dispose of items such as:

  • Kitchen knives
  • Pocket knives
  • Folding knives
  • Hunting or fishing knives
  • Other knives and bladed items

If you have an unwanted knives at home, please consider disposing of it safely using the bin.

❌ What should NOT go in the knife bin?

Please do not use the knife bin to dispose of:

  • Needles, syringes or other sharps
  • Medication or medical waste
  • General household rubbish
  • Glass, cans or bottles
  • Other non-bladed items

Needles must never be placed in the knife bin, as they can create a serious safety risk for those responsible for emptying and handling its contents.

Thank you to everyone who has already made use of the knife bin and helped remove unwanted knives from our community.

Help us keep Selby safe. Dispose of unwanted knives safely.

Knife bin – Back Micklegate Car Park, Selby