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Collections from flats
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
Separate your recycling and put them in the wheelie bins providedItems 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
Page last reviewed: 28 May 2025