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

Whilst we currently do not provide rubbish bins for the Arun district, we will be providing a free 180 litre (46.5cm width x 76cm depth x 120cm height) wheeled general rubbish bin to all domestic properties in early 2026. We are unable to give any details of when this will be happening at this time but please check here for more information as it becomes available. Alternatively, please  download the Arun District Council app  for the most up-to-date news.

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.