Check what you can put out

General rubbish

Put any general rubbish in black bags and into the communal bin.

Items we collect:

• Nappies, incontinence pads, catheter/stomach bags and sanitary rubbish
• Plastic film and polystyrene
• Pet litter and rubbish
• 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 rubbish including infectious medical items, needles, granular or powder pesticides, liquid pesticides or asbestos
• Recycling materials such as paper, card and cans etc.
• Garden rubbish
• Commercial rubbish
• Hot ashes
• Electrical and electronic items
• Batteries
• Beverage cartons
• Liquid rubbish including oil and paint
• Large bulky household items including fridges, freezers, beds, televisions and cabinets

Recycling

Items we collect:

• Paper and card, flattened
• Cartons, flattened
• Cans, rinsed and squashed
• Glass bottles and jars, rinsed
• Aerosols

Items we do not collect:

• Plastics including plastic bags
• Broken or sheet glass
• Glassware, tableware or mirrors
• Fluorescent tubes or light bulbs
• Card lined with plastic or foil
• Thick cardboard
• Used tissue
• Kitchen roll