General rubbish
We will collect a maximum of 5 black sacks or one 240 litre wheelie bin of refuse per week. Anything extra will not be collected.
Waste can only be loose if it is in a 240L bin, where it can be tipped on the bin lift into the back of the truck.
Make sure all rubbish is properly contained in tied sacks or a bin. Waste items such as ash, hoover dust, personal hygiene products and animal waste should always be placed in sacks.
Ordering a bin
We do not provide general rubbish bins. You will need to buy your own wheelie bin for general rubbish.
You can order a 240L general rubbish bin from our contractors Biffa by calling 08081 965601.
Yes please
- cooked and uncooked food
- animal waste and bedding
- plastic bags
- polystyrene
- glassware such as Pyrex and mirrors
- sanitary products
- nappies
- vegetable peelings
- teabags and coffee grounds
- egg shells
- 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
These items should be taken to your nearest recycling centre.
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.