Grey bins
What can go in your grey bin
You can put most non-recyclable waste in your grey bin such as:
- dirty, wet or greasy card or paper
- hard plastics
- nappies and sanitary products
- pet bedding, cat litter and faeces
- polystyrene packaging
- porcelain and ceramics
- tissues, tissue paper, napkins and wipes
- wallpaper
- wipes and used paper towel
You can take soft plastic items, for example bubble wrap, cling film, plastic film, cellophane, fruit nets and crisp and snack packets, to some supermarkets for recycling. Check to find out where your nearest collection point is.
What can't go in your grey bin
We can't empty your grey bin if you put in:
- bricks, rubble, bags of concrete, plasterboard, asbestos
- construction waste, eg sand, paving slabs
- car and motorbike parts, tyres
- commercial, industrial or clinical waste
- electrical items
- hazardous waste such as batteries, pesticides and so on
- waste from house clearances
We will only collect waste that is in the bin with the lid shut. We will not collect additional bags on top of or near the bin.
