Christmas and New Year Collections
There will be no changes to recycling, refuse and food waste collections over the Christmas and New Year period. Please ensure you put your bins out from 6am on your normal collection day during this time.
Garden waste and bulky waste collections will be suspended for two weeks from Saturday 25 December 2021.
For more information about what you can and can't recycle visit our What can I put in my bin page.
Find my bin day
You can find your bin day through our online form.
What can I put in my bin?
We have different types of bins to help get rid of the day to day waste build up.
Black bins and sacks
Your black wheelie bin/sacks is for rubbish that can’t be recycled and is collected fortnightly.
Please leave your bin/sacks for collection on the boundary of your property for 7am on collection day.
| Can't | |
|---|---|
| Builders rubbish such as rubble, tiles or wood | |
| Bulky heavy items | |
| DIY stuff such as paint tins | |
| Electrical items | |
| Flammable liquids | |
| Gas bottles including fire extinguishers | |
| Grass or other garden waste | |
| Needles | |
| Tyres or car batteries | |
Green recycling bin
Your green wheelie bin is for recycling and is collected fortnightly. Please make sure you put the items in the bin loose, without plastic bags or sacks.
Please leave your bin/box for collection on the boundary of your property for 7am on collection day.
| Can | Can't | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | Bread bags | ||
| Cans | Carrier bags | ||
| Drink cartons | Cling film | ||
| Empty aerosol cans | Crisp packets | ||
| Food cartons | Food waste | ||
| Foil trays | Nappies | ||
| Fruit & vegetable punnets | Plastic sacks | ||
| Glass bottles and jars | Polystyrene | ||
| Kitchen foil | Textiles | ||
| Magazines | |||
| Paper | |||
| Plastic bottles | |||
| Plastic meat trays | |||
| Plastic tubs & containers | |||
| Ready meal trays | |||
| Tins | |||
| Yogurt pots | |||
Food waste bin
Your food waste bin is collected every week. Please leave your bin for collection on the boundary of your property for 7am on collection day.
You can put any raw or cooked food in your caddy and can even scrap uneaten food straight into it.
| Can | Can't | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| All dairy products | Liquids | ||
| Bread, cakes & pastries | Oil or liquid fat | ||
| Eggs | Packing of any sort | ||
| Fruit & vegetables - raw & cooked | Plastic bags | ||
| Meat & fish - raw & cooked including bones | |||
| Rice, pasta & beans | |||
| Tea bags & coffee grounds | |||
| Takeaway left overs | |||
| Uneaten food from your plates & dishes | |||
Garden bin
Garden bins are collected fortnightly.
Please leave your bin for collection on the boundary of your property for 7am on collection day.
| Can | Can't | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers & Plants | Kitchen scraps | ||
| Grass cuttings | Rubble | ||
| Hedge trimmings and prunings | Stones | ||
| Leaves & small branches | Turf | ||
| Soil or compost | |||
We will not be able to take your bin if it is too heavy for the crew to move safely, or if the collection vehicle can't pick it up.
Textiles, electricals and batteries
Textiles collections
Textiles are collected on your recycling collection day.
These should fit into a carrier bag and put next to your green recycling bin. We can't accept pillows or duvets or any items in black sacks or charity bags.
Electrical collections
Small electrical items will be collected on your rubbish collection day.
The items should fit into a carrier bag and put next to your black rubbish bin. We can't accept televisions, computer monitors or any items that won't fit into a standard sized carrier bag.
Batteries
Batteries will be collected on your rubbish collection day.
They should be placed in a sandwich bag on the closed lid of your bin. Unfortunately, we can't accept car batteries.
I need a new bin
Are you moving house?
If you're moving house, please don't take your bins with you. If you're in a new home please contact your developer or managing agent as they should provide the bins for you.
If you have a garden bin, you can take it with you. You'll need to let us know that you've done so by completing our online form.
If you do need a new bin, you'll need to pay for it. Below are the prices and sizes of all our available bins:
| Bin Type and Sizes | Price (£) |
|---|---|
| Black Bin | £25 |
| Green Bin | £25 |
| Black and Orange Food Recycling Bin | £8 |
| Garden Bin (140 litre) | £36 per year |
| Garden Bin (240 litre) | £40 per year |
Report a missed bin
If your bin wasn't collected, you can report it using our online form.
Please ensure you report it within 48 hours.