What goes in your bins

What can be recycled?

If you can't reduce or reuse an item, can it be recycled or, if it is organic material like grass cuttings or vegetable food scrapings, composted?

Recycling means using valuable raw materials like glass, paper, tin and aluminium over and over again so we don't always have to make them from scratch.

Using the right containers

Find out what can be placed in your bins:

• Blue bin (mixed recycling)
• Brown bin (garden waste)
• Food waste caddy
• Green bin (general waste) is for waste that cannot be recycled.
• View the recycling leaflet that explains your recycling service.

Check your bin collection day

All bins should be out by 6am on the day of collection. Your bin will be collected between 6.30am and 9.45pm. if your bin was not collected report a missed bin collection

Other materials

Please take your textiles, shoes, mobile phones and batteries to recycling centres or recycling banks.

Can the item be reused?

There are many schemes that reuse or refurbish goods like washing machines, furniture, plastic bags and wood. Find out more about reusing household items.

Assisted collection

If you have difficulties taking your bin out we may be able to assist you. To request an assisted collection please contact 0300 123 0900 or visit your local customer service centres.