Christmas opening times

Find out more about what services are available over the Christmas period including bin collections and the opening times of tips, leisure centres and other facilities.

Christmas opening times

What can I do with my rubbish? - Grey bin

Items accepted
  • animal waste
  • ashes (cool only)
  • biodegradable packaging
  • bubblewrap
  • carrier bags
  • cellophane
  • cereal box plastic linings
  • china and crockery
  • cigarette butts
  • cigarette packets
  • cling film
  • coat hangers - wire or plastic
  • crisp packets
  • disposable cutlery
  • DVDs and cases
  • fast food drinks cups
  • flower pots (earthenware or terracotta)
  • glasses
  • hoover bags and dust
  • incontinence pads
  • knives (wrapped up)
  • nappies
  • pens
  • pencils
  • pet bedding (hay and straw)
  • pet food pouches with silver lining
  • pet litter
  • plastic bags
  • plastic film
  • plastic wrapping
  • polystyrene
  • polystyrene cups
  • polystyrene trays
  • ready meal trays
  • resealable plastic packets for cheese
  • rubber gloves
  • sanitary products
  • saucepans
  • Sellotape
  • serviettes
  • shredded paper
  • tablet or pill packets
  • tissues and tissue paper
  • toothpaste tubes
  • toys
  • wet wipes
  • wrappers
Important
  • Hot ash must be left to cool first or it could melt your bin. 
  • Please do not put liquids of any description in your waste bins.