What to put in your bin

If you put the wrong things in your bins we may not collect it. Find out what goes in which coloured bin and how to recycle at home here.

What to put in each bin

What goes in the grey bin

Graphic to show what materials can be placed in grey recycling bin - paper, card, cans and tins, glass jars and bottles and plastic bottles.

Please rinse plastic bottles, cans and tins and glass jars before putting them in your grey bin, and flatten cardboard.

What goes in the blue bin

Graphic to show what materials can be placed in blue recycling bin - shredded paper, grass, plant and hedge cuttings, pet bedding, untreated bark and woodchippings.

Do not put card, soil or food waste in your blue bin.

What goes in the maroon bin

Graphic to show what materials can be placed in maroon waste bin - including nappies, food waste, plastic bags and polystyrene containers

Extra waste

Extra waste left next to your maroon or blue bins will not be collected. If you do have extra waste, please visit your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre - details can be found here.

Recycling bin (grey) General waste (maroon) Garden waste (blue)
  • Food/cereal boxes
  • Cardboard
  • Phone books
  • Food tins and drink cans (place lids inside cans)
  • Glass bottles and jars (remove caps and lids)
  • Plastic – bottle shaped plastics only (remove tops, caps and lids)
  • Envelopes
  • Paper, newspapers and magazines
  • Junk mail
  • Polystyrene
  • Plastic tubs
  • Juice cartons (Tetra Pak)
  • Plant pots
  • Foil trays / tin foil
  • Plastic wrappers
  • Food waste - includes fruit fallen from trees
  • General waste and items that cannot be recycled.


Building materials or rubble are not accepted
  • Grass cuttings
  • Shredded paper
  • Flowers
  • Prunings
  • Hedge and tree clippings
  • Twigs and branches
  • Leaves
  • Plants and weeds
  • Untreated bark and wood chippings
  • Pet bedding - wood chippings, sawdust, straw and hay (clean or soiled)

Please note that all food waste, including any fruit that has fallen from the trees, should be placed in your maroon bin for collection.

Coming in Spring 2026 - Food Waste Collections

We're pleased to announce the launch of our new weekly household food waste collection service from Spring 2026!

This initiative is a significant step towards lowering our carbon footprint and creating valuable biogas for energy use. By separating your food waste, you'll be playing a vital role in building a more sustainable future for our community. This new service makes it easier than ever to dispose of food scraps responsibly, ensuring they're turned into something beneficial rather than ending up in general waste.

We understand you may have questions about what can and can't be included, how to store your food waste, and the collection schedule. To help you get started, we've compiled a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions. You'll find all the information you need there for the time being, including the types of food waste accepted.

Please take a moment to review the FAQ's to ensure a smooth transition to this new service. More information about specific collection dates and food waste containers will be announced in the near future, so please keep your eyes open for updates.

We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to making our region greener!
 

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