From 1 April 2021 all bulky uplifts will be charged at £35 for up to five items. Fridges/Freezers, if requested, will be classed as one of your five items and so do not have to be booked separately.
What goes in brown bin West Lothian?
Food and garden waste
Food and garden waste is collected in brown bins and collections are every 2 weeks. Brown bins are collected every two weeks.
Food and garden waste can go in your brown bin including:
- tea bags,
- coffee grounds,
- egg shells,
- cheese,
- fruit,
- vegetables and peelings,
- meat,
- fish,
How much is an uplift by South Lanarkshire Council?
Charges. Your first standard bulk uplift request from 1 April to 31 March is free of charge. Further uplifts in the same year will be charged at the normal rate of £33.05. You can request your first uplift online but further requests must be made by phoning our customer contact centre on 0303 123 1020.
Can tinfoil go in brown bin?
All food residue must be removed, then place the foil in the bin clean, dry and loosely. Scrunch kitchen foil and tubs together to form a ball – the bigger the ball, the easier it is to recycle. Aluminium foil & trays must be free of all food residue.
Can teabags go in the brown bin?
The tea’s been made, so what should you do with the bag? But even though manufacturers acknowledge the use of non-biodegradable plastic, the advice to tea drinkers is still to put their bags in compost or food waste caddie.
Does South Lanarkshire Council buy back scheme?
Since voting to pursue this course of action in January 2012, South Lanarkshire have bought back 28 former council homes at a cost of £1,486,325. And four different house builders have become actively involved in the scheme.
How much is a special uplift from North Lanarkshire council?
A £35
We can remove a maximum of 10 items or 20 bags of rubbish. A £35 charge is payable when you call to book this service.
How do I book a Carluke dump?
Carluke Waste and Recycling Centre booking system
You can book online from our Carluke Waste and Recycling Centre page or by calling 0303 123 1020.
How do you get rid of old duvets?
Aside from the take back scheme below, duvets and pillows are generally not recyclable and should be disposed of in the waste bin or at a Recycling Centre. However, some animal charities may be able to use these items for bedding – check locally.
Can you put shoes in recycling bin?
Textile recycling banks can be used to recycle textiles in any condition and you can also drop off good quality shoes if you no longer need them (please tie the laces together or put them in a plastic bag to keep them in pairs).
Can you put old baking trays in recycling?
Don’t forget that all metal packaging can be recycled! So as well as food and drinks cans, items like sweet tins, cake tins, foil trays, aluminium wrapping foil and pet food tins can all be put in your blue recycling bin. And it’s not just items used in the kitchen that are recyclable!
Can you put dog poo in the food waste bin?
It is now perfectly fine to use any general litter bin to dispose of your dog’s poo, but if you can’t find one, do take it home with you. At home it should be placed in the general domestic waste bin, not the food or garden bin.
Can dead flowers go in food waste bin?
Put them in the organic recycling.
The answer to that question is yes, and it is quite easy to do so! All you need to do is put the flower petals into a green garden waste bin as you would your vegetable peels or left-over food.
Does chewing gum go in food waste?
Food waste
Place all food without packaging in the nearest food compost bin, excluding egg shells and chewing gum.
Do I have to sell my house back to the council?
If you sell your home within the first five years of owning it, you will have to pay money back to the council. The amount you have to pay back will depend on the sale price of the property.
Can you sell your house back to the council in Scotland?
If you’ve bought an ex council property then you might be able to sell it back to your local council. Councils have no obligation to buy your property back so it depends as to whether they are actively buying property or not, which is usually subject to how much demand they have for housing in the area.
Can I sell my council house after I buy it?
Reselling the property
You’ll have to repay some or all of the discount if you sell your home within 5 years of buying it. If you sell within 10 years, you must offer the property back to the council or a housing association before you can sell it on the open market.
How much is the fuel hardship payment North Lanarkshire Council?
£150
People living in North Lanarkshire on low incomes and who don’t claim benefits could be in line for a £150 cash boost to help with energy bills.
How much is bulk uplift in Glasgow?
£35
Charges are shown below: Up to 10 standard items: £35. Each subsequent quantity of up to 10 standard items: £35. Each Large Electrical item: £35.
How much does Fife Council charge for an uplift?
To arrange a special uplift call the Recycling Helpline on 03451 55 00 22 between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday. How much does it cost? The cost of a special uplift is £15 per uplift for a limited number of items. Extra items may incur an extra charge.
Can you put glass in blue bin?
Items to put in your blue bin
glass bottles and jars. plastic bottles, tubs and trays unless it’s black plastic.