We provide black bins for you to dispose of items that are not collected for recycling, such as bubble wrap, crisp packets and nappies. You can check what you can put in your black non-recyclables bin by looking at our list.
What goes in what bin Chelmsford?
What goes in each bin
- Search by item. Find out how to dispose of a particular item, either at the kerbside or by other means, using our handy search facility.
- Green recycling box.
- Food waste bin.
- Clear sack for plastics.
- White sack for paper.
- White sack for cardboard.
- Brown garden waste bin.
- Black non-recyclables bin.
What goes in the small black bin?
What to put in your black bin:
- Carrier bags, film and cling film.
- Nappies.
- Crisp packets.
- Polystyrene.
- Tetrapak (juice cartons)
- Animal waste including dog poo, cat litter and small animal bedding.
- Vacuum cleaner contents.
- Ash.
What goes in the black recycling bin UK?
What can I put in my black recycling box?
- plastic bottles including lids (eg. drinks, detergent and shampoo bottles)
- plastic pots (eg. yoghurt pots)
- plastic tubs (eg. ice cream tubs and margarine tubs)
- plastic trays (eg.
- food cans.
- drinks cans.
- metal lids from jars and cans.
- biscuit and sweet tins.
Can you put food in the black bin UK?
All food waste – from leftover scraps of dinner to the forgotten cucumber languishing in your fridge – must be placed in your brown bin. You cannot put any food waste into your black bin.
Can I put a coffee machine in the bin?
As coffee machines are E-waste, they cannot go into general recycling bins. Your coffee machine will have to be recycled at specialist recycling centres for proper disposal.
How do I dispose of a mattress in Chelmsford?
call us on 01245 615800.
Large item collection
- make sure that your large item is something that we can collect.
- leave the item at the front of your property or where we collect your bins from before 7am on the arranged collection day.
- dismantle items like sheds, green houses, AGAs and trampolines before collection.
Can I put old duvet in black bin?
– Leave textiles, clothing, shoes and accessories out for collection in a sealed, clearly labelled bag next to your bins. – Stuffed items such as duvets and pillows can’t be recycled, please put these in your rubbish bin or take to your nearest community recycling centre.
Can dog poop go in black bin?
As a rule, it is always better to dispose of your dog’s waste at home: In your domestic waste bin (black bin). Make sure you double wrap the waste to prevent smells. Biodegradable dog waste bags are available from some retailers and provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags.
Can dog poo go in 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 I put carpet in my black bin UK?
We cannot take carpets and carpet tiles for recycling as they are general waste. Small rolls of carpet (
Can I put glass in my black bin?
Glass should be placed in glass/bottle banks. Food can be difficult to clean off used foil and trays so it’s best to put them in your black bin. Food stained paper should go in the general waste or compost bin as food is a major contaminant in paper recycling. hy am I not on the list?
What are black bins for UK?
Black bin: non-recyclable and non-compostable materials.
Do not put these in your blue bin:
- Food.
- Liquids.
- Nappies.
- Clothes, textiles or shoes (take to charity shops or clothing banks)
- Expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam.
- Foam and sponge.
- Non-packaging plastic, including toys and bowls.
- Flat glass or mirrors.
Can a kettle go in the black bin?
The crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol on your electric kettle – and other electrical products – means you should not put the item in with your general rubbish. Read more about managing waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Can I put a microwave in my black bin?
1. Take it to the local recycling centre. Under white goods disposal law, households are asked not to put microwaves and other waste electrical and electronic equipment into their domestic or general waste bins due to the harm it can cause to the environment if it ends up in landfills.
What can you not throw in the bin?
Batteries: Some present a significant fire risk and all should be recycled. Bulky waste such as furniture and large electricals. Household chemicals such as household or garden chemicals. Liquid waste such as paint or oil.
Can teabags go in the food bin?
Overall, to help prevent greenhouse gas emissions from tea bags rotting in landfill, then the best thing to do is place tea bags in your food or garden waste collection, if you have one in your area.
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.
Can a toaster go in the bin?
The crossed-out wheelie-bin symbol on electrical products means you should not put the item in with your general rubbish. Read more about how waste electrical and electronic equipment is managed.
How do I get rid of a sofa in Chelmsford?
call us on 01245 615800.
Large item collection
- make sure that your large item is something that we can collect.
- leave the item at the front of your property or where we collect your bins from before 7am on the arranged collection day.
- dismantle items like sheds, green houses, AGAs and trampolines before collection.
How do I dispose of a couch Essex?
The local Civic Amenity/Recycling Centres will accept your bulky items free of charge. for more information, visit Recycle for Essex or contact their Waste Helpline on 0345 603 7625.