What goes in my bins and more about domestic collections

We don't collect batteries, including car batteries. Find out how and where to recycle batteries

Blue-lidded bin - recycling

Grey bin blue lidUse this bin for the following:

We cannot empty the blue-lidded bin if it contains items which we do not recycle: Items we don't recycle

Find out more about the recycling service

Further information:

Red bag - textiles, shoes

red bag Use this bag for the following:

  • Clothes
  • Textiles
  • Shoes

Find out more about textile/shoe collections

Brown bin - garden waste

brown bin - smaller web imageUse this bin for the following:

  • Grass cuttings
  • Flowers and plants
  • Hedge clippings and tree prunings
  • Leaves and bark
  • Twigs and small branches
  • Annual weeds

Find out more about the garden waste service

We cannot empty the brown bin if it contains unsuitable items for a brown bin

Black bin - refuse

black bin

Use this bin for the following:

  • Non-recyclable and non-compostable waste
  • Please check whether your local supermarket recycles printer toner cartridges before putting them in your black bin

Find out more about the refuse service

We cannot empty the black bin if it contains unsuitable items for a black bin