Bins - what goes in them
What you can put in your light grey bin
Your light grey bin is for recycling glass, metal cans and plastics. Please keep the lid fully closed on collection day. We cannot empty bins with open lids, extra bags or excess waste beside the bin. If you have more recycling than fits in your bin, you can take it to one of our household waste and recycling centres.
If you live in a flat and want to recycle these materials at home, you can request a 240-litre light grey bin if you have space to store it. Collections take place every four weeks.
Glass you can place in your light grey bin
Accepted:
- glass bottles and jars from food and drink
- plastic and metal lids
Not accepted:
- ceramics such as plates and plant pots
- window glass
- drinking glasses
- light bulbs
- pyrex dishes
- mirrors
Metal you place in your light grey bin
Accepted:
- food and drink tins and cans
- aerosols (such as deodorant and shaving foam)
- clean aluminium foil (scrunch small pieces into a ball)
Not accepted:
- metal furniture
- cutlery
- small electrical items or cables
- batteries
- food or drink pouches
- paint tins
- gas bottles and canisters
- coat hangers
Plastics you can place in your light grey bin
Accepted:
- empty drinks bottles and caps
- bottles from toiletries and cleaning products
- clean food and drink pots, tubs and trays (including black trays, washed clean)
Not accepted:
- plastic bags and films
- bubble wrap
- ink cartridges
- polystyrene
- crisp or biscuit wrappers
- plastic netting
- toothpaste tubes
- hard plastics such as CD cases, coat hangers, plant pots, toys or garden furniture
If your bin has been tagged
If your light grey bin has a tag, we will not empty it. You can read more on why your bin has been tagged.
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