Making the most of your garden waste collections
Here are our top tips for making the most of your garden waste
collections:
- Do not overfill your green bin. Very heavy bins can cause problems when placed onto the vehicle lift. As a general rule your garden waste bin should be easily moved using one hand.
- Remove as much soil as possible from any plant roots.
- Remember that soil and turf cannot be recycled—so please don’t place these into the green bin.
How to report a missed rubbish or recycling collection.
All bins should be:
- out for collection by 6.00am
- left at the edge of your property nearest the public highway or your agreed collection point
If your bins were not out on time or left in the wrong place, we will not return to collect them.
If we have missed your collection
If we have not collected your bins today, please wait until 4.00pm before letting us know.
You can report missed bins within 2 working days of your collection day.
How to report a missed collection
Report your missed collection online
You can tell us about a missed collection by calling 0121 704 8000.
If you have assisted collections and want to report a missed collection, please call us on 0121 704 8000.
We'll return to empty your bins in 2 working days.
All bins should be:
- left at the edge of your property nearest the public highway or your agreed collection point
If your missed bins are not left out or are in the wrong place, or contain the wrong materials we will be unable to collect them.