Recycling and composting
We actively promote recycling and composting as key ways to reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and protect the environment.
Recycling
You can recycle a wide range of materials including paper, cardboard, glass, tins, and certain plastics using the blue recycling bins provided at home. The council offers a recycling search tool to help residents understand exactly what can and cannot be recycled locally, ensuring materials are correctly sorted to maximise recycling efficiency. Additionally, there are free collection services for small electrical items and textiles to keep these out of landfill.
Food waste recycling
We collect food waste from home once a week. This includes items such as fruit and vegetable peelings, meat, fish, bones, dairy products, tea bags, and coffee grounds. The collected food waste is taken to anaerobic digestion plants where it is converted into fertiliser and biogas, which is used to generate electricity.
Composting
Home composting is encouraged as the most environmentally friendly way to manage biodegradable waste. Composting garden waste and suitable food scraps reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill and enriches soil naturally. You can purchase discounted compost bins and food waste digesters from approved suppliers. We offer advice and guidance on composting techniques and troubleshooting to help residents compost effectively at home.
Garden waste collection
For garden waste that is not composted at home, we provide a garden waste collection service. You can subscribe or renew your service to have garden waste collected regularly, helping to keep green waste out of general rubbish bins and supporting sustainable waste management.
Get involved
Everyone can play a part in building a sustainable future. Whether it’s walking or cycling more, protecting trees, or sharing your views on local policies, your actions make a difference.