Donating unwanted items

If you no longer need an item and it's in good condition, you could give it away to someone who could use it.

Waste we can't collect or accept at our recycling sites

We don't collect or accept fireworks, petrol, diesel, Japanese knotweed or Ragwort at our household waste recycling sites, also known as tips.

Get help with rubbish and recycling: assisted collections

If you physically can't move your bins or boxes, we may help you take your rubbish or recycling out. Read our guidance on assisted collections.

How to dispose of business and trade rubbish and recycling

Find out what business waste is. Learn your responsibilities as a business and why you need a Duty of care waste transfer notice.

How to use your recycling bins or boxes

What to put into your recycling bins or boxes, what waste should be kept separate and where to put your box for collection 

Report a missed bin or box collection

If your rubbish, recycling or garden waste bin hasn't been collected, please wait until after 3pm on your collection day to let us know.