General waste bin

Your green-top bin is for non-recyclable household waste only. Please try to recycle as much as you can. More information and tips to recycle more can be found on our Recycling pages.

The most common items in the general waste bin are:

Cooked food waste
Nappies
Dog waste
Non-recyclable packaging

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Please do not leave excess (side) waste next to your bin as this will not be collected.

We do not currently recycle food waste, but peelings and egg shells can be composted. Get a discounted compost bin.

Please do not put the following in your household waste bin. Use the links below to find out more information on responsible disposal of these items:

Hazardous waste, including fire extinguishers, asbestos and electrical items. Take these to a Recycling Centre
Medical waste, including syringes and stoma bags. You will need to arrange a clinical waste collection for these
Commercial waste. If you have waste as a result of your business, you will need to dispose of it separately. One option is to sign up to our Commercial Waste service
DIY waste, including bricks and rubble. Dispose of DIY waste easily and cheaply with our Bulky Bag
Garden waste. If you have garden waste to dispose of, please take it to a Recycling Centre or sign up to our garden waste collection service
Large items, including appliances. We offer a large item collection service

Apply for a larger general waste bin

Households that fall into the following categories can apply for a larger general waste bin, subject to a fee of £58.50 and a waste assessment:

Households with five or more permanent residents
Households with three or more children in nappies
Households with medical needs

Larger general waste bins cannot be purchased: you need to meet our criteria to qualify for a larger bin.

If you fit one of the above criteria and require a larger household waste bin, please call Customer Services on 01403 733144 to apply.