Your black (or grey) bin is emptied every two weeks, and is for any general household rubbish that can't be recycled through your blue or green wheelie bins. 

Yes please:

Household waste that can't be recycled.

No thanks: 

• any recyclable waste that can go in the blue bin and caddy
• paint, oil, chemicals and other hazardous waste such as baits, poisons and pesticides
• DIY or building waste such bricks, rubble, soil etc

Good to know:

• When your bin will be emptied
• How to put your bin out
• What can be recycled and where
• Getting rid of large or bulky items
• Shared bins at flats, bedsits and older people's accommodation