Black bin or sacks
Non-recyclable waste
Your black wheelie bin or sacks is for rubbish that cannot be recycled and is collected fortnightly.
What you cannot put in
- builder's rubbish such as rubble, tiles or wood
- bulky heavy items
- DIY items such as paint tins
- electrical items
- flammable liquids
- gas bottles including fire extinguishers
- needles
- tyres or car batteries
- mirrors/glass
What happens to your recycling
The rubbish from your black bin is taken to Kent Enviropower in Allington. Here the waste is burnt to create electricity.