Wheeled bins

My Torbay My Torbay is changing to improve our digital services. Using your account, you will be able to do more with us when and where you want 24/7. Find out more about the benefits and how to sign up.

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.

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 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.

Wheeled bins

Was this page helpful?

Contact SWISCo

More in Bins and recycling