General rubbish

We will collect a maximum of one 180-litre, or smaller, wheeled bin every two weeks. Anything extra will not be collected.

Waste must be placed in a wheeled 180-litre, or smaller, bin for collection, where it can be tipped on the bin lift into the back of the truck.

You can put waste into the bin either loose or in bags. However, the following items must always be bagged before being placed in the bin:

  • ash
  • vacuum cleaner (hoover) dust
  • personal hygiene products
  • animal waste

Ordering a bin

We have delivered new 180‑litre bins to all domestic households across the district.

If you have not received one, you may be due to receive a different type of container instead. We will contact you with more information if this applies to you.

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Yes please

  • animal waste and bedding 
  • plastic bags
  • polystyrene
  • glassware such as Pyrex and mirrors
  • sanitary products
  • nappies
  • crisp packets

No thanks

  • electrical items (please place in a carrier bag next to the bin)
  • recyclable rubbish (these can be placed in your recycle bin)
  • garden rubbish
  • soil or mud
  • textiles
  • rubble, bricks, plaster or tiles
  • large electrical items
  • light bulbs
  • carpets
  • saucepans

These items should be taken to your nearest recycling centre. Food waste should be put in your food waste caddy.

Clinical waste and sharps should not be put in the normal rubbish. Instead you should organise a separate collection for these items.

For more information on this please visit clinical waste and sharps collections.