A new weekly food waste scheme began on 7 April 2026 - find out more here
Most homes have three wheelie bins, and a separate food waste caddy, to help recycle as much household waste as possible.
Click on a bin to find out what you can put in it:
Shared bins
Homes that share larger bins, such as flats and multiple occupancy homes, may have a different bin colour system. Find out about shared bins here.