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Household waste and recycling collections

We run a regular household waste and recycling collection service.

Household waste collection dates

Please phone or email us with your address to find out the dates for your household waste collection.

Regular collection dates change over bank holidays. To see how this affects you, download our bank holiday collection dates leaflet below.

Waste collections - our promise to you

  • We will provide a regular collection of your domestic waste
  • We will provide a wheeled bin to all suitable properties (charges may apply)
  • We will make special arrangements where no able-bodied person can put the bin out
  • We will return by the end of the next working day to collect your missed bins
  • We will provide an answer phone for out of hours enquiries
  • We will resume collections as soon as possible following any disruption to the service

Please note: Charges apply for providing wheelie bins and for special collections for bulky items. Waste and recycling charges

In return we ask that you

  • Put your bin out by 7am on collection day
  • Position your bin to prevent any obstruction
  • Ensure collection vehicles have access
  • Take your bin back in after collection
  • Place all waste in the bin with the lid closed flat
  • Use your green bin for food and garden waste
  • Use kerbside collection boxes for paper, cardboard, plastic and cans
  • Use the right container for the right types of waste
  • Compost food and garden waste
  • Do not put oil or paint in your bin. These should be taken to a household waste and recycling centre
  • Recycle your glass, textiles, plastics and foil at a recycling centre

Household waste - what goes in my bin?

Documents to download

Contact information

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