Blue paper and cardboard bin

Find out what goes in your blue bin, how often it's collected and how to request a new or replacement bin.

How often is my blue bin collected?

Your blue bin is collected every 3 weeks.

Blue bin contents
Yes please	No thanks
Cereal boxes / ready-meal sleeves Christmas / greeting cards Computer paper Contents of junk mail Shredded paper (please note: confidential papers may be more securely disposed of using a shredding service) Directories / catalogues Envelopes that aren't padded Magazines / newspapers Corrugated or packing cardboard Cardboard lined cartons (juice cartons) Tetra Pak type cartons	Card soiled with food Books - paperback or hardback (most charity shops accept book donations)

For recycling that doesn't fit in your blue bin, we'll collect it if it's in a container next to your bin by 7am on the day of collection.

You can also take it to your nearest recycling point or centre.

If you put material in your blue bin that shouldn't be there we won't collect it. We'll put a sticker on your bin to mark it as contaminated.

If your bin is damaged and you wish to order a replacement you should complete our an online request form.

Last modified on 23 May 2024