What goes in each bin

Pink Lid Bin

Our staff are working hard to deliver a normal bin service, even with reduced staffing levels. All rounds are currently being completed on schedule.

Items allowed in your pink lid bin include:

  • General Waste
  • Food Waste
  • Plastic Bags and Film
  • Nappies and Wipes
  • Vacuum Cleaner Waste
  • Pet Bedding
  • Paper Cups and Plates

Items not allowed in your pink lid bin include:

  • Hot Ashes
  • Electrical Items, Batteries, Energy-saving Lightbulbs or Fluorescent Tubes*
  • Paint Tins*

*These items can be taken to a household waste recycling centre.

Only empty dry paint tins will be accepted at the Household Waste Recycling Centres.

If you would like more information on what goes in each bin please visit the A to Z of waste