The wheeled bin should only be used for items that cannot be recycled or composted. Collections are fortnightly.
Wheeled bins must be out for collection on the edge of your property by 6am on your collection day.
Over 50% of what Torbay residents put into their wheeled bins is recyclable using the current services, with food waste making up 20% of the total weight sent for disposal.
Yes please:
- Items that can’t be recycled
- Polystyrene
- Black plastics
- Pet Litter/waste
- Nappies and hygiene waste
- Plastic wrapping e.g. cling film and plastic bags
- Wrapped, broken glass
No thanks:
- No food waste - please use your Food bins
- No items collected for recycling - please use your Recycling boxes and bag
- No garden waste - please see What to do with garden waste
- No hazardous waste e.g. asbestos or plasterboard - please use a private contractor or the Book a slot at the tip (recycling centre)
- No hypodermic needles and clinical waste - contact us regarding Get a clinical or sharps waste collection
- No rubble, earth and stones - please use a private contractor or the Book a slot at the tip (recycling centre)
- No DIY waste - please use a private contractor or the Book a slot at the tip (recycling centre)
- No engine oil, paint or chemicals - please use a private contractor or the Book a slot at the tip (recycling centre)
- No bulky household waste - please see What can I do with bulky waste?
- Electrical items or equipment - please use your When is my bin collected?or the Book a slot at the tip (recycling centre)
Only waste contained within the bin provided will be collected. Waste left outside the bin, either on the lid or the floor will not be collected. The wheeled bin lid should also be fully closed.