Flats and sheltered accommodation communal recycling bins
It's important to try and recycle as much as possible, and use your communal recycling bins for the following items:
- Paper and cardboard
- Newspapers and magazines
- Brochures
- Catalogues
- Leaflets
- Toilet roll tubes
- Aerosols
- Cartons and tetra pak
- Tins and cans
- Plastic household packaging
- Bottles
- Tubs
- Handwash containers
- Shampoo and conditioner bottles
- Yoghurt pots
- Foil
- Glass bottles and jars
Items that we do not accept
- Clothing or textiles
- Plastic carrier bags
- Food waste
- Electrical items
- General household waste
Bins provided
The size and number of bins provided will depend on the:
- Number of residents
- Storage space
Recycling bins at flat and complexes range from large blue bins to brown lid wheelie bins. If your complex is on the mixed recyclables scheme, a sticker on each of the bins will confirm this.
Help us to give you the best possible service
- Refrain from putting bulky items in to the communal bins
- Use the correct bins for your waste; do not use the blue recycling bins for general refuse, this will result in delayed collections
- Close the bin lids after use; leaving them open could attract flies and vermin to the area
- Ask neighbours and visitors to keep bin collections in mind when parking; some collections do not take place when scheduled due to access issues
Bulky items left in bin areas
Leaving furniture or bulky items within the bin store area or in a communal bin is a criminal offence of fly-tipping.
Bulky items can be taken to Judkins Household Recycling Centre, furniture reuse shops or to furniture charity shops.