You can find more information in the 'What can I put in my bins?' pdf leaflet, including the 'Recycling Top 20'.
Still not sure if the item can go in your green recycling bin? Check the Recycle Now website.
Contaminated recycling bin: Yellow tags
If there are non-recyclable items in your green bin, we will put a yellow tag on the handles and we will not empty it. When the non-recyclable items have been removed, we will empty your bin on your next scheduled collection day.
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 in 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.
Apply for a bigger bin
Confidential or personal informational
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
Use your garden waste bin for:
- 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
Get home composting advice and offers on compost bins on the Get Composting website. There are also tips on how to recycle garden waste on the Recycle Now website.