Blue bin

Part of: What goes in which bin

Contents

Your blue bin is for paper and card and is collected every four weeks.

What you can put in your blue bin

  • Paper and newspapers
  • Magazines and catalogues
  • Books
  • Cardboard
  • Card packaging
  • Food and drink cartons (Tetrapac)
  • Greetings cards
  • Wrapping paper (not foil-based)
  • Envelopes and mail
  • Junk mail

What we won't empty

  • Plastic bags
  • Polystyrene
  • Wrapping film
  • Glass, jars and bottles
  • Food and drink cans
  • Garden or food waste
  • Paper tissues and paper towels