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Rubbish collection

Information about rubbish collections and what can and can't go in your rubbish bin.

Your rubbish bin is either an all green or all black wheelie bin and is collected every 2 weeks.

Please put out your bin by 6:30am on your collection day.

If you need a bin you can order one, see new or replacement bins.

What can go in the rubbish bin

The following items can go in your rubbish bin:

  • rubbish that cannot be recycled using any of our other services
  • disposable nappies and hygiene products
  • face masks

What can’t go in the rubbish bin

The following items can't go in your rubbish bin:

  • soil and stones
  • paint tins
  • hazardous materials 
  • chemicals
  • asbestos
  • business waste
  • food waste
  • garden waste
  • needles and sharps
  • non-disposable nappies

Most items, other than business waste and sharps, that can’t go in the rubbish bin can be disposed of at your nearest community recycling centre.

For more information, see what goes in which bin. 

Missed collections

You can report a missed bin collection online. 

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