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Recycling collection

Information about your recycling collection, including what can and can't go in your blue-lidded recycling bin.

Recycling is collected every 2 weeks. The recycling bins with a blue lid should be put out by 6:30am on your collection day.

If you need a bin with a blue lid you can order new or replacement bins.

What can and can't go in the recycling bin 

Yes please:

  • dry paper
  • dry cardboard
  • metal tins or cans
  • foil
  • some plastic items: bottles, trays, pots, tubs
  • glass bottles and jars

No thanks:

  • plastic bags, cellophane and polystyrene
  • black bin bags or bin liners
  • food and drink cartons
  • tissues and wipes
  • greasy pizza boxes
  • coffee cups
  • plant pots
  • nappies

Not sure which bin to use? Check what goes in which bin. 

Cardboard

Cardboard that won’t fit into your bin should be flattened and tied in a bundle. Please leave this next to your bin. To keep it dry, you can put it in a clear bag (not a black or coloured bag). Put any cardboard stained or dirty with foodstuffs, grease, paint or dirt in your rubbish bin - this cannot be recycled.   

Items that can't go in recycling or rubbish bins

Some items that can’t go in your recycling or rubbish bin can be taken to a community recycling centre.    

Missed collections

You can report a missed bin collection online. 

Terms and conditions

For recycling terms and conditions, see the wheeled bin policy. 

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