The Council provides a maximum of two blue refuse sacks per household, per week for the collection of Household refuse. Large households of six or more occupants may apply for an additional blue sack per week. Households where additional waste is generated by a medical condition may also be supplied with additional blue sacks.
You should ensure your blue sack is tied securely and set out no earlier than the night before the day of collection. Blue sacks should be at set out at the boundary of the property on the kerbside and visible from the roadside.
Households setting out two sacks will receive two replacements sacks, whereas households setting out only one will receive one in return. Should no sacks be set out no replacements will be provided. Only refuse set out in the official blue sacks will be collected.
If you are having difficulties setting out your blue sacks due to either disability or infirmity you can apply to have them collected from your back door. To apply for a back door collection complete the refuse service - review of property receiving back door collection online form alternatively you can contact us on the details below.
Items too large to place in a blue sack may be removed at a charge and will be collected as part of the bulky household waste service.
Please do not use blue sacks for the disposal of clinical waste, garden rubbish, rubble, building waste, bricks, concrete, vehicle batteries or cans of paint or oil.
Additional blue sacks may be purchased from:
Families of six or more can apply to have more blue bags free of charge by completing the refuse service - request for additional refuse sack for family of 6+ online form.
For further information on blue sacks:
For advice on recycling and waste minimisation:
