Recycling at home is really simple and it's something that can involve the whole family. The Council provides free recycling collections in all areas of the district. Separate services are available for the following materials:
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Green Garden Waste
The Council currently collects green garden waste from over 165,000 households in selected areas of the district using a reusable green sack. Collections take place every 4 weeks between March and November; please refer to your Collection Calendar or the Online Date Checker. After the collection, your sack will be returned to your property.
What can go in the garden waste sack?
| Yes Please! | No Thanks |
| Grass cuttings | Plant pots and seed trays |
| Leaves | Wire and plastic plant ties |
| Hedge clippings | Soil, rubble and stone |
| Twigs and small branches (cut into small pieces) | Glass and metal |
| Weeds and old garden plants | Cardboard, plastic and plastic bags |
| Dog and cat faeces |
| Food and kitchen waste |
| Pet bedding and straw |
Sacks will not be emptied if they contain household waste or items listed in the No Thanks section above.
Garden Waste frequently asked questions
What should I do if I miss my collection?
If you miss a collection for any reason, please bulk together your extra garden waste and put it out at your next collection. Alternatively, you can use the large green waste disposal point at your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre.
What should I do if I have too much garden waste for my bags?
Any additional green garden waste can be placed in alternative bags/containers and they will be emptied at your next collection. Please ensure that they are not too heavy to lift. Any containers and sacks placed out for collection will be returned to your property.
How do I get new/replacement garden waste bags?
Our collection team now carry garden waste bags on their vehicle. Until you get a new bag, please collect any garden waste you have in bin liners. On your next collection day place the bin liners untied at the kerbside. Please then attach a note to the bin liner requesting a new green bag and one will be left for you on the collection day.
What will happen if I put any other material out with my bag?
Any household waste other than green garden waste left out for collection will not be collected by the garden waste team. For more information on how to dispose of excess waste and bulky items please call 01274 431000, or see the section on bulk waste.
Please do not put your garden waste in your normal wheelie bin, help us to recycle it quickly and easily by using the service correctly.
Paper, glass and cans
The Council provide an insert for recycling bins in the district, which allow you, the resident, to recycle glass and cans in the same bin as your paper.
The recycling bin is designed to minimise the amount of space required at home, whilst giving the opportunity to recycle more materials. The bin and insert are collected every four weeks, indicated by the sticker supplied with the delivery of the insert.
If you do not have a recycling bin or insert please call our recycling team on 01274 431000 and we will arrange to deliver one free of charge.
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What material goes in what section?
Main bin compartment - Paper
This section is used for paper materials only. The insert is designed so that paper can be posted down the side into the bin.
| Yes Please! | No Thanks |
| Brown Cardboard | Plastic |
| Junk mail | Other household material |
| Newspapers | Glass - must go in the insert |
| Office paper (including brown) | Cans - must go in the insert |
| Magazines | |
| Catalogues | |
| Envelopes - All colours including brown | |
| Thin white card | |
Insert compartment - Glass bottles/jars and cans
The recycling insert (blue) is to recycle glass bottles, glass jars, cans and tins.
| Yes Please! | No Thanks |
| Drink cans | Window panes |
| Food cans | Sheets of glass |
| Glass bottles | Mirrors |
| Glass jars | Plastic |
| Paint cans |
| Oil cans |
| Paper - must go in the main bin |
Help us to recycle as much as possible by putting only materials shown in the Yes Please section in the correct compartment.
Paper, glass and cans frequently asked questions
I have a separate bin for recycling glass and cans. Can I still use it?
Yes, residents who produce large quantities of glass and cans are able to continue using the full size glass and cans recycling bin if they wish. However, we are encouraging residents to use the insert where possible.
Will all materials be collected on the same day?
Your glass and cans bin will be collected on the same day as the recycling insert bin. Please refer to the calendar sticker provided for specific dates.
If you wish to return your glass and cans recycling bin and exchange it for a recycling bin insert, please call Council Contact on 01274 431000.
