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
Wheeled bins
Information on the types of general household waste that can be collected via the wheeled bins in Torbay.
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 waste collection
- No items collected for recycling - please use your recycling collection
- 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
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.
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