Black bin

We do not accept

The following items should not be placed in the black bin -

  • garden and food waste
  • glass bottles and jars
  • paper and cardboard
  • plastic bottles and tubs
  • commercial waste
    building materials*
  • liquids including paint and oil*
  • asbestos**
  • hazardous, toxic or flammable substances
  • clinical waste and sharps
  • fluorescent tubes*
  • hot ashes
  • car batteries*
  • gas bottles* - contact 01482 300 300 for a list of gas suppliers
  • televisions*
  • other waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)*
  • garden waste including -
    • soil
    • stones
    • green waste or similar materials*

(*) may be taken to any Household Waste Recycling Centre.

(**) Asbestos may be taken to Wiltshire Road Household Waste Recycling Centre only.

This list is not fully exhaustive.