As part of the council's commitment to recycling, from September 2007, households that are included on the brown bin scheme will also have a burgundy bin for certain types of plastic and cardboard.
These burgundy bins will be collected fortnightly. Collection dates of your burgundy bin can be found on the calendar attached to the lid of the bin.
If you do not have a calendar, why not check out our waste and recycling collections page to find out when your wheeled bins and boxes will be collected over the next four weeks? If you would like a sticker of your collection dates, please telephone our Customer Helpline on 01724 297000.
Plastic - yes please...
- Plastic drink bottles
- Plastic milk bottles
- Plastic shampoo/conditioner bottles
- Plastic cosmetic bottles
- Plastic washing up liquid and detergent bottles
- Any plastic container that bears the logos below:
Please remove lids, wash and squash containers.
Plastic - no thanks...
- Carrier bags/plastic film (for example bread wrappers)
- Paint pots
- Engine oil bottles
- Plant pots/seed trays
- Garden hosepipes
- Mastic/sealant tubes
- Waxed containers (for example long life milk/juice cartons)
- Crisp packets
- Polystyrene trays
- Any plastic container that bears the logos below:
Cardboard - yes please...
Any household cardboard including:
- Cereal boxes
- Tea bag boxes
- Any coloured card
- Cardboard packaging
- Toilet/kitchen roll tubes
- Greeting cards
Cardboard pieces should be no larger than an average sized cereal box, and should be flattened.
Please ensure there is no food waste on any cardboard placed in the bin. Also please remove any sticky or parcel tape from the cardboard.
Cardboard - no thanks...
- Waxed containers (for example long life milk/juice cartons)
- Foil backed cardboard (for example crisps/snack tubes)
- Any cardboard which has been in contact with food waste (for example takeaway containers and lids)
- Sticky or parcel tape
Only waste in the wheeled bin will be collected and the lid should be closed. Plastic bottles and cardboard can also be recycled at the Household Recycling Centres. Plastic recycling facilities are also available at other community locations across North Lincolnshire.
Please do not compact waste into the wheeled bin as it may not empty. If waste is compacted you will be left a courtesy card and you will have to empty the bin yourself.
If you have queries or difficulties with the scheme, call 01724 297000.