Order a recycling box or food caddy
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 £17.50 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: 05 April 2024
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