Flats above shops
If you have a wheelie bin
If you have a wheelie bin, follow our collection rules to make sure your rubbish is collected:
- your rubbish must be in bags inside your bin
- the lid must be closed
- we will not collect bags or other rubbish left on top of, or next to, your bin
- your bin should not contain things that should not be in the rubbish bin
If you do not have a wheelie bin
If you do not have a wheelie bin for your rubbish, you can use bags. Make sure you:
- use a strong bin bag, with no holes or tears
- tie the bag securely so rubbish will not spill out
- do not use carrier bags
- leave your rubbish out before 6am on your collection day, but not before 8pm the day before your collection
- leave your bin bag next to street furniture, for example a litter bin or lamp post
- do not leave your rubbish somewhere that blocks the pavement
Timed collections
If you live in a timed collection area, our collection rules are different.