Bins and recycling

What goes in which bin, the garden waste service, bin collection dates, bulky item collections and more

Our usual waste services have been disrupted by the current coronavirus outbreak, including the return to green bin collections every two weeks.

You can download your collection calendar on the bin collection dates page.

To download a collection calendar please visit the page

Check here to see if your street has been affected by collection disruptions.

Over the festive season some bin days will change, with no collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day

Real Christmas trees can be recycled after you have finished using them.

You can dispose of large household items at your nearest household waste recycling centre.

Please place your bins out for collection by 6.30am on your scheduled day of collection.

Report an issue with bin collections, request new or replacement bin or report other waste related matters.

We can collect your unwanted household items.

What you should use your green, black, blue and grey bins for.

Help is available for residents who find it hard to place their bins out for collection.

Information on business waste and how to arrange a collection.

Your bin may not be emptied if you don't put the correct item in the right bin.

Important information about charges for new and replacement wheeled bins

Information on how much we recycle and what happens to your recycling and waste.

Need more compostable bags?

Home composting is easy and can be done all year round.