If your bin is too heavy to move, it will not be emptied ![]() Useful informationĭo not overfill your wheeled bin and ensure the lid is closed If you have a sack collection, only waste in the blue sacks provided will be collected. Oil and paint (recycle at household recycling centres)Īny excess waste outside of the bin will not be collected. Nappies/sanitary waste/wet wipes/tissues/face masks.Įlectrical and electronic equipment (recycle at dedicated recycling points household recycling centres and some retails stores, visit Recycle Your Electricals for more information)īatteries (recycle at household recycling centres and some supermarkets, visit Take Charge for more information)įluorescent tubes/light bulbs (recycle at household recycling centres) Household rubbish that cannot be recycled, composted or reused Treated wood (this can be recycled at the household recycling centres)Īll garden waste is processed by Amey at their site in Waterbeach where it is made into good quality soil improver and used on agricultural land.įurther information on garden waste and composting Domestic waste We can also accept small amounts of cardboard and shredded paper in the green bins, both of which can help with excess moisture that may be generated from the food waste We can accept paper liners, newspaper, or the food waste can be added loose to the garden bin. ![]() However, the process used for Huntingdonshire's garden waste takes just 6-8 weeks. Plastic type bags, including corn starch, compostable, degradable and biodegradable - These are certified to break down in 12 weeks. Shredded paper (if mixed in with other garden waste)Ĭold ashes (if mixed with other garden waste). If the tree is taller than your bin, please chop it to the size of your bin Real Christmas trees can be put next to your bin for composting in January. Garden waste, such as grass cuttings and leavesįood waste - raw and cooked (can be added loose, wrapped in newspaper or paper sacks) To find out how the materials we collect are recycled, please visit the Amey website. Any other type of sacks will not be collected. ![]() If you have extra recycling that won't fit in your wheeled bin, we will take it if it is placed in a clear/transparent sack next to your bin. Paint tins (recycle at household recycling centres) Pyrex-type glass or mirrors (recycle at household recycling centres) Heavy metals such as housewares or poles (recycle at household recycling centres) Hard plastic such as toys or housewares (recycle at household recycling centres) Please put lids, tops, sprays and pumps back on.įood (dispose of in your green garden bin)Ĭlothes, textiles or shoes (take to charity shops, clothing banks)īlack sacks/bin bags (any bags used need to be clear)īatteries (recycle at household recycling centres and some shops, visit Take Charge for more information)Ĭellulose/crinkly plastic and crisp packets (such as salad leaf bags, recycle at some supermarkets) Please make sure containers are empty and clean so they do not contaminate other material. ![]() Paper and card (except shredded paper, which can go in the garden bin) Glass bottles and jars (including broken glass bottles and jars) Plastic packaging bottles, bottle tops, pots, tubs, trays, clean flexible plant pots, carrier bags, bread bags, cling film and bubble wrap For a more comprehensive list, please check out our A-Z of waste page. If your bin has the wrong items in it, or it is too heavy to move, it may be refused collection. Full details of the current service can be found on the Coronavirus Waste and Recycling page. We are still operating a full service and collecting all three bins - domestic, recycling and garden waste.
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