Last updated:
16th December 2024
The black-wheeled rubbish bin
Using your bin
All households with a frontage of any kind (grass, gravel and so on) have been given a black-wheeled rubbish bin. This bin must be used to store and present household waste (non-recyclable rubbish) for collection.
We will empty one standard WBC black bin per property every fortnight. We will not collect any rubbish left beside or on the bin, and the lid must to be closed.
Decorating your bin
You can decorate your black-wheeled bin. it’s fine to personalise or decorate your bin using paint, stickers, bin wraps or similar.
We also encourage you to write your house number or address on the bin we give you. You can buy number stickers from most budget and hardware stores.
Broken or missing black-wheeled bin
Order a replacement black bin if:
- You have a fortnightly black bin collection
- Your bin is damaged and cannot be used
- Your bin is missing
If your bin is missing, allow 48 hours before reporting as your bin may turn up.
Do not use this form to order an extra bin.
Report a broken or missing black bin
Do not use this form to request new food waste bins or report broken food waste bins.
Once a replacement bin has been reported any damaged bin should be left:
- Empty
- At the edge of your property
- Visible from the highway
The replacement bin will be delivered within 15 working days.
We encourage you to write your house number or address on the replacement bin.