Coming Soon
Improvements to the districts kerbside recycling service are to be introduced over the next few years. The improvements are being rolled out from April 2013, you will be informed when changes are occurring in your neighbourhood.
What will be changing?
- Fortnightly Collections - the current 4 weekly collection of dry recyclables will become fortnightly, so you'll have twice as many collections and twice as much space to recycle, enabling you to recycle more!
- Plastic Bottles - Plastic bottles will be added to the range of materials collected. You will be able to place plastic bottles in with the glass and cans that are currently collected.
- Brown Bins - A Brown bin will be introduced to replace the green bags currently used.
Please wait to receive information about the changes, until then please continue with the current recycling service as detailed below
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:
Some homes in parts of Keighley and the Worth and Aire valleys may have their recycling collected by Aire Valley Recycling.
Order your recycle bin now
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.
What can I put in my recycling bin?
Grey bin
Please use the main grey bin for paper and cardboard only.
| Yes Please! | No Thanks |
| Paper | Glass |
| Cardboard | Cans |
| Junk mail | Tins |
| Newspapers and magazines | Plastic |
| Office paper and envelopes - All colours including brown | Wallpaper |
| Catalogues | |
Insert compartment - Glass bottles/jars and cans
Inside your grey bin will be an insert. Please use the insert for glass, cans and aerosols only.
| Yes Please! | No Thanks |
| Aerosol cans | Mirrors and shards of glass |
| Drinks cans | Paint or oil cans |
| Food cans | Plastic |
| Aluminium Foil | Pyrex |
| Glass bottles | Window panes |
| Glass jars | |
Grey bin with blue lid
The grey bin with blue lid is to be used for larger amounts of glass, cans and aerosols only. It is not to be used for paper. If you wish to replace your blue insert with a larger glass and cans bin, then please call 01274 431000.
| Yes Please! | No Thanks |
| Aerosol cans | Mirrors and shards of glass |
| Drinks cans | Paint or oil cans |
| Food cans | Plastic |
| Aluminium Foil | Pyrex |
| Glass bottles | Window panes |
| Glass jars | |
Remember
- Rinse out glass and cans (they don’t need to be spotless, just free from food and liquids)
- You don’t need to take the labels off
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.
