Items not suitable for rubbish collection

Please do not put the following in your general rubbish bin or black sack:

  • Recyclable items
  • Acids
  • Corrosive substances
  • Oil waste
  • Paint tins
  • Syringes and infectious waste
  • Garden waste
  • Rubble, stone, soil and gravel
  • DIY and construction waste, such as plaster board
  • Asbestos
  • Commercial waste
  • Hot ashes
  • Bulky waste
  • Hazardous waste
  • Electrical items

If you're not sure about an item, use the recycle checker to find out if we can recycle it, which bin to use or where to take it.