Brown bins

Items that should not go in a brown bin

We do not accept the following items in the brown bin -

  • soil
  • stones
  • rubble
  • cat or dog waste
  • plastics
  • plastic packaging
  • glass
  • wood
  • metal
  • plant pots
  • artificial grass
  • toys
  • clothes
  • cardboard
young girl holding blue bag of recycling

New waste management schemes

From March 2026, recycling will be easier and more consistent across England. The new Simpler Recycling system means everyone, whether at home, work, or school, will be able to recycle the same materials.

Simpler Recycling