What we collect as rubbish
We can collect:
- waste that cannot be recycled
- food-soiled cardboard
- plastic bags and film
- polystyrene
- disposable nappies
- aerosols
- cold ash from fires, bagged
What we do not collect
Do not put any of these items in your rubbish bin:
- food waste if this service is available at your address
- waste that should go in your recycling bins or sacks
- electrical waste - if you have a wheelie bin, we can collect small items separately as part of the small electrical recycling service
- garden waste - we can collect this separately if you pay for our garden waste service
- DIY waste
- building materials
- large items over 25kg
- clinical waste - we can collect this separately if you apply for our clinical waste service
- hot ashes
- liquids of any sort, including paint, garden chemicals, cleaning products and oil
- asbestos, including bonded concrete asbestos
- waste arising from any type of commercial activity
- vehicle batteries, engine blocks, oil filters and any other vehicle parts
- explosive, corrosive or flammable liquids or solids
- tyres
- televisions and computer monitors
- any other item likely to damage the bin or collection vehicle
- energy efficient light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
- gas cylinders
- textiles
- batteries
- hazardous waste
- commercial waste
See our A-Z of what to do with your waste.
What to do with items we do not collect
Check if you can use a different service:
- bulky waste collection
- home clearance service
- visit a reuse and recycling centre
- what to do with hazardous waste