Recycling and waste changes: Non-recyclable waste collections

Wheelie bin service

From Monday 3 June 2024:

  • Non-recyclable waste will be collected every 4 weeks from households on the wheelie bin service.
  • All households on the wheelie bin service will use a 240-litre bin for their non-recyclable waste collections.
  • Households without a 240-litre wheelie bin will be supplied with one.

240-litre blue (or black) wheelie bin

Blue or Black Wheelie Bin

Non-recyclable waste.

Household waste that cannot be recycled or composted through the standard Council kerbside services.

All households on the wheelie bin service will use a 240-litre bin for their non-recyclable waste collections.

If you currently have a 140/180-litre black wheelie bin and a larger 240-litre blue wheelie bin:

  • Please use your larger 240-litre blue wheelie bin for your non-recyclable waste.
  • Apply the sticker (enclosed with your information pack leaflet) to this bin, which will make clear to us the one you're keeping.
  • Stop using your 140/180-litre black wheelie bin and ensure it's empty.
  • We will collect your empty 140/180-litre black wheelie bin between Monday 3 June and Friday 2 August 2024.

If you currently have a 240-litre black wheelie bin and a 240-litre blue wheelie bin:

  • Please use your use the 240-litre wheelie bin that's in the best condition for your non-recyclable waste.
  • Apply the sticker (enclosed with your information pack leaflet) to this bin, which will make clear to us the one you're keeping.
  • Stop using the other 240-litre wheelie bin and ensure it's empty.
  • We will collect your other empty 240-litre wheelie bin between Monday 3 June and Friday 2 August 2024.

Households on the wheelie bin service without a 240-litre wheelie bin will be provided with one.

Why do I need to use my 240-litre wheelie bin for non-recyclable waste?

Bag service

From Monday 3 June 2024:

  • Non-recyclable waste will be collected every week from households on the bag service.
  • Households will use their new, black reusable bag and up to 1 full, single-use pink sack for non-recyclable waste.

Black reusable bag (containing up to 1 full, single-use pink sack)

Hessian Sack (Black)

Non-recyclable waste.

Household waste that cannot be recycled or composted through the standard Council kerbside services.

Please put your non-recyclable waste in the single-use pink sacks provided. (A roll of pink sacks will be supplied). You can put up to 1 full, single-use pink sack of non-recyclable waste inside your new black reusable bag for your weekly collection.

Communal bin service

From Monday 3 June 2024:

  • Non-recyclable waste will be collected every 4 weeks from residents on the Communal bin service.
  • Residents on the Communal bin service will use their shared black 4-wheeled bin (with black lid) for non-recyclable waste.

Black 4-wheeled bin (black lid)

Communal Bin (Black with Black Lid)

Non-recyclable waste.

Household waste that cannot be recycled or composted through the standard Council kerbside services.


Why do I need to use my 240-litre wheelie bin for non-recyclable waste? (Wheelie bin service)

From Monday 3 June 2024, all households on the wheelie bin service will use a 240-litre bin for their non-recyclable waste collections.

Switching over to your 240-litre wheelie bin means that:

  • The environmental impact of producing new, additional bins for non-recyclable waste will be reduced.
  • The amount of plastic that would be required to produce new, additional bins will be reduced.
  • Re-using your 240-litre bin is a cost effective way of collecting your non-recyclable waste in a larger container.

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