Bins for a new property

If you are moving into a new property, or one that has not had collections from us before. You will need to pay for a set of bins and boxes.

Cost

• it costs £96 to have a full set of containers delivered

Concessions

• if you are in receipt of income related Council Tax Reduction (also known as CTR) you will pay a lower fee of £48

Containers provided

• 180L Black wheeled bin
• 55L Green recycling box
• 55L Black recycling box
• 23L Food waste container
• Reusable sack for paper recycling
• 5L Indoor kitchen caddy

Delivery

• order after you have moved into your property, so you can take your bins onto your property after delivery
• we recommend numbering your bins and boxes as soon as you receive them
• your bins will be delivered to you as a set within 10 working days of payment

Replacements

After you have paid for a set of containers, replacements will be free of charge. Containers remain the property of the council.

Green wheeled bins

If you subscribe to the garden waste collection service you will be given a green wheeled bin to use as part of the service.

Moving bins

Please do not move bins between properties. Your old bins should remain at your previous address for the new occupiers. If you buy bins for a new property, they should remain at the property you brought them for when you move. All bins remain the property of the council. 

Housing Associations

Contact us directly if you want to buy bins for multiple properties.

Flats/communal properties

If you are moving into a block of 4 or more flats. Please contact us as alternative containers may be more suitable.

Can I buy my own bins?

• Yes, however these must be approved and meet the required design specifications and safety requirements before we will empty them.
• You are required to participate in our recycling service and will need to supply all the containers needed to do so.
• Please see further information on buying your own bins.

Why we charge