Order a recycling box or food caddy
Large food waste caddies out of stock
New stock is expected in the week commencing 31 March, but there will be delays fulfilling orders as there is currently a backlog of requests that will need to be completed first. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Order free recycling boxes for your household recycling and food waste.
You will need
To place an order, you must provide a postcode to show that you live in this borough.
Before you start
- Check the guidance on collections from houses
- Check whether you are eligible for kerbside recycling collections
- Recycling boxes are not usually available for residents in blocks of flats with more than eight units
- Check the size of each box
- Note that orders are limited to one of each container type
- A discretionary charge of £18.10 applies to multiple requests from the same person/address
Recycling box sizes
We do not supply bin liners for any recycling boxes.
Box type | Capacity | Width | Depth | Height |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blue box | 55 litres | 585mm | 390mm | 350mm |
Black box | 55 litres | 585mm | 390mm | 350mm |
Large food waste box | 23 litres | 320mm | 410mm | 420mm (handle down) |
Small food waste box | 5 litres | 290mm | 220mm | 210mm (handle down) |
What happens next
We aim to deliver your box/es within five to 10 working days.
Broken recycling boxes/food caddies can be collected for recycling at the same time - just leave inside your front garden entrance.
If your container has not arrived after 10 working days please contact us.
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Updated: 01 April 2025
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