Storing and putting out your household waste bin

Almost every household in the borough is keeping the same collection day, you'll just need to remember to put your rubbish or recycling out on the right week.

You can check whether to put out your rubbish or recycling by either:

• Using our online collection lookup tool 
• Checking the calendar we sent you in the post

Food waste is still collected weekly, so you always put your food waste bin out.

Properties with limited space for bin storage

If you have limited space, you should store your bin within the boundaries of your property, for example in the front or back garden.

You may need to clear a small area in your front garden to allow for the storage of your new bin.

Please think of others and don’t leave your waste where it’s blocking people’s way or causing a trip hazard. We’ll be hiring dedicated outreach workers to knock on doors in areas where problems are reported, and they’ll help people understand how to use the new service considerately.

If you have a gravel driveway and it makes putting a bin out more difficult consider storing your bin as close as possible to the edge of your property.

Get help putting out waste

We offer assisted collections for residents who: 

• are not able to wheel their bin to the edge of their property
• don’t have anyone else in the house who can do it for them

For residents who qualify, our waste crews will collect, empty, and return their waste containers to and from an agreed location.

Find out more about registering for assisted collections.