Refuse collections
Domestic refuse is collected fortnightly. If you have a wheeled bin for refuse, please use this. If your property is unsuitable for a wheeled bin, up to 4 sacks of refuse will be accepted each collection.
Refuse should be put out on the edge of your property by 7am (collection times can vary) and no earlier than the night before. Sacks of refuse can be put out inside your wheeled bin. The lid should be closed when put out for collection and only refuse in the bin will be collected. Extra refuse on top or alongside will not normally be taken.
Only household waste not collected for recycling should be put out for refuse collection, including:
- Plastic packaging (except bottles) and film
- Vacuum cleaner contents
- Cat, dog or other pet litter
- Nappies (please consider using washable cloth nappies instead of disposables, which reduce waste and are also cheaper in the long run).
- Cold ash (please allow to cool before depositing in your bin and best to put in bags to prevent dust)
Please do not dispose of the following in your general refuse bin:
- Food waste and materials collected for recycling
- Garden waste
- Hot ash (let it cool and bag before you put out)
- Rubble, earth and stones
- Hypodermics
- Bulky household items
- Engine oil, paint or other chemicals
- Business or commercial waste
Extra Refuse
If you occasionally have extra household waste for disposal, this can be saved until your next collection or taken to a Recycling Centre or Community Recycling Site. If you regularly have extra household waste after separating materials for recycling, contact customer services for advice or to request additional refuse capacity.