Your rubbish bin
Potential disruption due to industrial action
There is currently industrial action by Unite the Union. We expect some disruption but will try to minimise this.
Put your household waste (grey lid) bin out on your normal collection day. If it is not collected, leave it out and we will collect it as soon as we can. Recycling collections are suspended every day during industrial action so do not put your recycling bin (blue lid) out for collection.
You might find it useful to understand more about the industrial action, how this might affect your bin collections, and what you can or can’t do with your waste during this time
We continue to work with Unite to try and resolve the dispute as soon as possible.
About your rubbish bin
The lid of your rubbish bin is grey.
If your property is not suitable for wheelie bins, you will need to put bin bags out for collection. We will collect up to 3 bags at each collection.
How to put your rubbish bins or bags out for collection
You must not store your bin on the street. It should be on your property when it is not out for collection.
Collection will take place after 5:30am. Do not put your bin out any earlier than 3:30pm the day before.
We will not collect extra rubbish bags left next to your wheelie bin. If you have extra rubbish which cannot fit in your wheelie bin, you can take it to your nearest Household Recycling Centre (HRC).
You must return your bin to your property by midday on the day after collection. For example, if your collection day is Wednesday, you must put your bin back on your property by midday on Thursday.
What you can put in your rubbish bin
In your bin, you can put non-recyclable household rubbish, including food waste.
If you have building waste, such as rubble, you will need to take this to the HRC.
What you cannot put in your rubbish bin
- Things that should go into your recycling bin
- Asbestos
- Building waste, such as soil and rubble
- Garden waste
- Bulky waste
- Electrical items and batteries
- Wood
- Metal
You can take these, apart from asbestos, to your nearest household recycling centre. We also offer a service to remove some of these items.
Page last updated: 6 February 2025
