What goes in each bin

We collect your rubbish bin every other week. The bin lid must be closed.

Please recycle as much as possible.

Yes please

• Rubbish that cannot be recycled
• Black bin bags
• Plastic bags e.g. plastic carrier bags, salad bags, bread bags
• Nappies (in plastic or nappy bags)
• Pet litter (in plastic bags)
• Polystyrene including polystyrene trays
• Bubble wrap
• Sanitary items
• Chinaware, plates, mugs etc
• Mirrors, windowpanes, glass cookware, glasses etc (securely wrapped)
• Pet food packets and pouches
• Confectionery wrapping
  • Crisp packets
  • Sweet/biscuit wrappers
• Cling film

No thanks

• Anything that you can recycle or reuse
• Electrical items, including batteries and vapes
• Liquids
• Garden waste
• Food waste
• Paper and cardboard
• Domestic DIY waste
• Items heavier than 15 kg
• Bricks and rubble
• Soil and stones
• Paint tins
• Large items e.g. furniture
• Hot ash
• Chemicals
• Clinical waste and needles
• Business waste

Rubbish bin dimensions 

• height - 107 cm
• width - 48 cm
• depth - 55.5 cm

Standard domestic rubbish bin is a 140 litre bin. If you currently use a larger 240 litre and would like a smaller bin we will exchange the bin for free. For further information and to apply visit the Replacement and additional bins webpage.

If you move or your property does not have any bins

We introduced rubbish bins in 1997. All properties were provided with refuse bins at this time and should remain with the property.

If you are moving house you will need to check whether the previous occupier is leaving their bins. If your property does not have the correct containers for collection you, as the resident, will need to purchase a new 140 litre refuse bin. The containers must be compatible with our specifications, please contact us if you need further information.

If you are moving into a brand-new home the developer is responsible to provide the required containers.