RECYCLING AND WASTE
Managing our waste effectively is key to looking after our city.
Check out the Council Website for recycling and waste
WHAT BINS SHOULD I HAVE?
Your wheelie bin for household rubbish has a GREY LID. This 180 litre bin can hold 2-3 bags.Your wheelie bin for recycling has a BLUE LID.
WHAT TO DO IF I DON'T HAVE A BIN?
If you are entitled to, but do not have a wheelie bin then you need to contact your landlord, it is their responsibility to provide them.
WHEN IS MY COLLECTION DAY?
For information on your collection day simply go to the Council Website and type in your postcode.
WHAT GOES IN EACH BIN?
BLUE LID bin - glass, cans, paper, magazines, newspapers, junk mail, catalogues, envelopes, egg cartons, cereal and food boxes, toilet or kitchen roll inner, cardboard, plastic drinks, or shampoo bottles. (
Please do not put in plastic bags, bubble wrap or cling film.)
GREY LID bin - Your grey lid bin is for household and food waste and items which cannot be recycled.
(If you are unsure about what goes in which bin please visit the Birmingham City Council Website)
WHERE IS MY NEAREST HOUSEHOLD WASTE AND RECYCLING CENTRE?