Your Brown Bin for Non-Recyclable Waste

If you already have a brown bin for garden waste this will become your brown bin for non-recyclable household waste.

You will have received a calendar recently informing you of the last garden waste collection day for your brown bin.  You need to put your bin out on this day so it can be stickered ready to be used for non-recyclable household waste. You can write your house number and street on your bin sticker using a permanent marker pen if you wish.

If you have not previously had a brown bin for garden waste, a new one should have been delivered with your new blue and green wheeled bins.  If you receive your new bins and do not have a brown bin or if your current brown bin is damaged please contact us on 0300 123 7026.

How often will my brown bin be collected?

Your brown bin will be collected weekly - see your collection calendar enclosed in the information pack for details

Please remember:

  • Your bin will be collected from the edge of your property, this is typically where you currently leave your brown bin for collection. If necessary we may arrange an alternative collection point with you.
  • Ensure the lid is closed and your bin is out for 7am on your collection day.
  • Extra non-recyclable household waste will not be collected. Remember your bin will be collected weekly.
  • By using the blue recycling bin and green garden bin as much as possible you can
  • minimise the amount of non-recyclable waste you need to dispose of.
  • If you are elderly or disabled and will have difficulty moving the bin please contact us on 0300 123 7026 to be considered for an assisted collection service.
  • Only one bin will be emptied per property

What goes in the brown bin?

YES

  • Any household waste that Cannot be recycled

NO

  • Hot ash, soil or rubble