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Black bags
Put any non-recyclable rubbish in black bags. If you live in a wheelie bin collection area, place the rubbish bags within the bin ensuring that the lid is firmly shut.
Unless you have a rubbish limit exemption, you can put out a maximum of 3 x 60 litre black bags or a 180 litre wheelie bin.
- We will not collect more than three black bags.
- If you have a wheelie bin, all black bags must be placed in the wheelie bin ensuring that the lid is firmly shut. We will not collect any black bags placed next to a wheelie bin.
Items we collect:
- Nappies, incontinence pads, catheter/stomach bags and sanitary waste
- Plastic film and polystyrene
- Pet litter
- Knives, broken glass or sharp objects (wrapped in newspaper or cardboard with warning label on)
- Biodegradable face wipes
Items we do not collect
- Clinical and hazardous waste including infectious medical items, needles, granular or powder pesticides, liquid pesticides or asbestos
- Recycling materials
- Garden waste
- Commercial waste
- Hot ashes
- Electrical and electronic items
- Batteries
- Beverage cartons (juices and dairy products for example)
- Liquid waste including oil and paint
- Large bulky household items including fridges, freezers, beds, televisions and cabinets
- Vapes/E-Cigarettes'
Page last reviewed: 13 August 2024