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Putting your bins and bags out

Home » Residents » Recycling and refuse » Collecting your waste » Putting your bins and bags out

What you can do to help

Sometimes it's hard to get all your waste into the containers - particularly around Christmas.

So take a few steps to make sure your waste doesn't escape before the crews get a chance to collect it.

Please separate your glass bottles from your plastic bottles and cans

This makes the collections quicker and safer for the crews. It also means are crews are quicker on the move to improve traffic. You can request a extra red box. 

Many customers already do this and the crews really appreciate your efforts - thank you!

Please don’t put recycling in plastic bags

Due to the way we process your recycling, we cannot accept recycling in plastic bags - find out why. If you require extra boxes or bags for your recycling you can order them online or call 01530 454545.

Textiles

Textiles can be placed in plastic carrier bags, as they don't go through the same sorting same process as the rest of your recycling. We legally cannot collect textiles in charity bags or black bags, so please leave them in a plastic carrier bag next to your recycling for us to collect. 

Please squash and squeeze your plastic bottles and metal cans

Flattening plastic bottles and metal cans can double the amount of recycling that will fit in your red box and in the recycling vehicle

This means fewer trips to unload, less mileage, less fuel, and fewer emissions.

Lids 

The lids should be fitted tightly, and the flaps on the paper and cardboard bags can be fastened using the Velcro strap. If you just need a lid you can order one online.

Last updated: Mon 27 June, 2022 @ 14:58

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