Communal bins service
These bins are for household waste and recycling from properties that do not have wheelie bins. You should not use them to get rid of waste or recycling from a business.
Find your nearest recycling bin
If the bins are full please use the next available bin
Report a full or overflowing communal bin
What to put in each communal bin
Download recycling guide (PDF, 518 KB)
Download a recycling poster to display in your stairwell (PDF, 3MB)
Packaging recycling: green lidded bins
You can put these in your shared packaging bin:
- Cardboard
- Clean plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
- Clean cans and tins
- Drink cartons, for example juice and milk cartons
- Empty aerosols and foil
Note: Remember to rinse your plastics, cans and tins and put your recycling in loose. Recycling in bags cannot be sorted.
You can't put these in this recycling bin:
- Plastic bags
- Glass
- Wrappers, crisp bags or photographs
- Polystyrene
- Plastic toys or plant pots
Mixed recycling: green lidded bins
You can put these in your shared mixed recycling bin:
- Paper, cardboard and envelopes
- Cans/tins
- Drink cartons
- Clean plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
- Empty aerosols and foil
Note: Remember to rinse your plastics, cans and tins and put your recycling in loose.
You can't put these in this recycling bin:
- Plastic bags
- Glass
- Wrappers, crisp bags or photographs
- Polystyrene
- Plastic toys or plant pots
Paper recycling: blue lidded bins
You can put these in your shared paper recycling bin:
- Newspapers and magazines
- Envelopes and unwanted mail
- Wrapping paper, not metallic
- Printed and shredded paper
- Other types of white paper
You can't put these in this recycling bin:
- Plastic bags
- Glass
- Wrappers, crisp bags or photographs
- Polystyrene
Glass recycling: purple lidded bins
You can put these in your shared glass recycling bin:
- Clean glass bottles - all colours
- Clean glass jars - all colours
You can't put these in this recycling bin:
- Plastic bags
- Light bulbs, glass dishes, broken glass, ceramics, pyrex and window panes
Food recycling: grey lidded bins
You can put these in your shared food recycling bin:
- All cooked and uncooked food
- Pasta, rice and bread
- Fruit and vegetables including peelings
- Meat and bones
- Eggs and egg shells
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
You can't put these in this recycling bin:
- Liquids including milk and cooking oil
- Food packaging
- Animal waste or bedding
Landfill bin: black lidded bins
This bin is only for items you can't recycle. Don't leave items or bin bags beside the bin or on the street, it's illegal.
Large items like DIY waste or furniture should not be put in the bins or left beside them. Please dispose of these items responsibly by booking a special uplift or taking them to a recycling centre.
Download what to do if you're having a clear out (PDF, 1.04MB)