Blue bins

Each household is entitled to one 240-litre blue lidded bin.  

From 1 June 2026 you will be able to add soft plastics to your blue lidded bin. For further information please see what can go into your blue bin.

Additional household recycling  

From 1 June 2026 additional mixed recycling will be collected provided it is contained in a cardboard box, or ideally tied up clear plastic sack. This helps our crews make sure only recyclable items are collected.

Please note cardboard boxes will also be recycled and not returned. Large cardboard boxes can be flattened and lent against the side of the bin.  

To encourage residents to recycle more, we will also be removing the charge for an additional household recycling bin. This means from 1 April 2026 you can request an additional blue bin free of charge. 

We ask residents to only order a bin if they need it.  Our service is very busy preparing for the changes as well as delivering the existing services, and we must prioritise resources to deliver these only where there is a need.