Black bin
Waste that cannot be recycled is collected from you black wheeled bin every two weeks.
Use your black bin for:
Waste that cannot be recycled, including:
- nappies
- hygiene products
- plastic wrapping, bags, film and crisp packets
- polystyrene
- cat litter
- dog poo bags
Please do not put the following items in your black bin:
- garden waste
- recyclable waste
- DIY or trade waste
- food waste
Side waste and overfilled bins
- all waste must be contained inside your black bin with the lid closed
- overfilled or heavy bins cannot be emptied for health and safety reasons
- bags of waste left outside your bin will not be collected unless placed in approved additional waste sacks
If you find you regularly have more waste than will fit in your bin, please check to make sure you are recycling everything you can and read more about what to do if you have extra waste.
What happens to your waste after collection:
Waste from your black wheeled bin is taken to an energy from waste plant in Devon. At the facility the waste is burned, with the resulting steam powering a turbine, which generates electricity.