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Recycling

The council provides its residents with a fortnightly recycling collection using blue lidded wheeled bins or clear sacks.

Blocks of flats are usually served with larger recycling bulk bins emptied weekly.


Use the links below to take you to the relevant section.

What can go in my recycling bin?
Find out what you can and can't recycle. Download the pdf at the bottom of the page for a simple guide as to what can and can't be recycled.

Recycling your old computer
Find out how to recycle your old PC.

Recycling bring sites
Looking for your nearest site?, use the map to find the closest.

Plastic bottle recycling
Information on plastic recycling.

Making the best use of your recycling container
Useful guidance on maximising the capacity of your container.

Can recycling
Information on can recycling.

Household waste recycling centre
Find out where your nearest site is and what can be recycled there.

Glass recycling
Information on glass recycling.

Re-using or recycling household items
Find out alternative ways to re-use or recycle unwanted household items.

Composting
Information on composting.

Textile recycling
Information on textile recycling.

Nappies

Information on real nappies

Downloadable documents

Icon Name of file Size Download time
Image What you can recycle 294 KB 1secs @ 2Mbps
Link to download Adobe Acrobat if required

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