One Green Bin Policy

Each household is allowed one green bin for non-recyclable waste. We will provide you with a sticker which you should attach to your green bin - this will allow it to be emptied in future.

It costs more to dispose of waste than to recycle it. Additional recycling capacity is being provided and more material is targeted for collection within the recycling bins.  If you make full use of your recycling service, you should not need more than one green bin.

Yes, if you require a larger green bin, please apply via our website or contact our call centre.

For approximately 4 weeks after your new grey recycling bin is delivered, we will empty all green bins put out for collection - even if they don't have a sticker. Any green bins put out for collection without a sticker after this amnesty period will not be emptied.  Please note the new grey bin is being delivered to houses on a geographical phased basis, which will take approximately 12 months to complete.  The one green policy will only apply once you have received your new grey recycling bin and the amnesty period has ended.

No, you can use your additional green bin for storage, but we will not empty any green bins without a sticker after the amnesty period.

If you make full use of your recycling service you should not need more than one green bin. We will not collect any waste that is not inside your green bin - please dispose of additional waste at one of the household waste recycling centres.