Grey general waste bin
What you cannot reuse or recycle goes in the general waste collection.
We do not collect any household waste that is not contained inside your general waste bin.
We do not offer more than one general waste bin, you can apply for a bigger bin if four or more people are living in your property
Green recycling bin
- cartons
- cardboard
- junk mail
- catalogues
- brochures and pamphlets
- newspapers and magazines
- aerosols
- food cans and tins
- plastic bottles, trays and pots
- glass bottles and jars
All recycling in your green bin should be clean, dry and loose (or placed within a clear bag).
The following items cannot go in your recycling bin:
- Black plastic, including food trays and bags
- Nappies
- Textiles
- Food waste
- Electrical items
Some items that cannot go in your green bin can be recycled at the Household Waste Recycling Centres
Not sure if the item can go in your green recycling bin? Check Recycle Now
Confidential or personal information
Please make sure you dispose of confidential or personal information such as bills or bank statements appropriately. Your rubbish and recycling bins are not secure, be vigilant about identity theft.
Brown garden waste bin
- flowers and plants
- grass cuttings
- hedge clippings
- tree clippings
- leaves
Garden waste should be loose inside your brown bin. It should not include pots, bags, containers or kitchen and food waste
Other ways you can manage your garden waste
Home composting - for advice and offers on compost bins visit getcomposting.com
For information on how to recycle garden waste check recycle now