Some waste and recycling collections are currently behind schedule.
- If your collection is less than 24 hours late, please leave your bins out.
- If it’s over 48 hours late, please report it to SWISCo
Seagull bags
Information on the types of general household waste that can be collected via seagull bags in Torbay.
Properties that aren’t suitable for wheeled bins are provided with seagull proof sacks and in almost all cases will receive a weekly collection.
Please make sure that all waste is in tied bags so that the collection crew can lift them out.
Yes please:
- Items that can’t be recycled
- Polystyrene
- Black plastics
- Pet litter and waste
- Nappies and hygiene waste
- Plastic wrapping e.g. cling film and plastic bags
- Wrapped, broken glass
No thanks:
- No loose waste - please put waste in tied bags
- No food waste - please use your food waste collection
- No items collected for recycling - please use your recycling containers
- No garden waste - please see what shall I do with my garden waste?
- No hazardous waste e.g. asbestos or plasterboard - please use a private contractor or the recycling centre
- No hypodermic needles and clinical waste - contact us regarding clinical waste
- No rubble, earth and stones - please use a private contractor or the recycling centre
- No DIY waste - please use a private contractor or the recycling centre
- No engine oil, paint or chemicals - please use a private contractor or the recycling centre
- No bulky household waste - please see what shall I do with my bulky waste?
- Electrical items or equipment - please use your recycling collection or the recycling centre
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