Rubbish and recycling for blocks of flats and estates

How to get rid of your rubbish and recycling

In your communal bin area you can find large blue rubbish bins and green recycling bins. Some bigger estates have more than one bin area.

Make sure you only use the rubbish bins for waste that can’t be recycled. Make sure you only use the rubbish bins for waste that can’t be recycled. Find out what you can put in your recycling bins.

Looking after your bin area

Please do not leave any rubbish on the floor or on top of the bins. This can attract vermin, cause problems with collections and stop other people from using the bins.

Privately managed blocks

If you live in a privately managed block of flats, you will need to ask your freeholder or managing agent to contact us to request communal rubbish and recycling bins.

Home composting

If you have a garden, you can order a compost bin for £10. Find out more about composting.