What a load of rubbish!
So this month we wanted to share some bin day reminders to get the best out of your rubbish collection.
On collection day
If you don’t have a bin store where you live, and you have your own wheelie bin and recycling box, it’s best to have your bin out by 6.30am on the day of your collection, or even the night before to be on the safe side.
It needs to be visible for collection crews, but in a safe place that’s not obstructing any traffic or walkways. Your collection time may vary on the day of collection, so it’s a good idea to make sure it’s out nice and early so you don’t miss collection day
Missed bin
If your bin isn't collected before 2pm on the normal day of collection, you can report it as a missed bin. The same thing goes if yours hasn't been collected and your neighbours have, to find out why this has happened.
We’re sorry this isn’t something you should report to Abri as we can’t help with rearranging collections, instead you should tell your local council about it.
Keep pests away
We don’t like to see overflowing bin stores, and it’s important to keep lids closed so open bins won’t attract pests or rodents who might tear through rubbish bags.
If you have your own personal bin, it's your responsibility to clean up spillages. If you have a communal bin store at your block that's getting untidy, you should report this to Abri.
Avoiding waste
Reduce, reuse and recycle to save money and help the environment. So make sure you’re placing the right items in the right colour boxes. If you’re not sure what goes where, head to your council’s website to check out what can and can’t be recycled.
How many bins am I entitled to?
In some circumstances, you might be able to apply for an extra black bin or a large size one, like if you have a child wearing disposable nappies. If you’d like to see if you’re entitled to an extra bin or a larger size one, head to your local council website.
Have you numbered your bin?
Some councils recommend doing this as this helps them from getting lost, or being mistakenly taken in by others. This only needs to be done if you have your own wheelie bin where you live. And don't forget to bring your bin in once it's been emptied to keep it secure.
What about larger, bulky items?
It's best to get in touch with your local household waste and recycling centre recycling centre to find out if there are options to dispose of big things like furniture.
Did you know rules have changed around getting rid of sofas? There are new government regulations around the disposal of soft furnishings. This is because they contain “persistent organic pollutants (POP’s) and the disposal process (when the items are damaged or broken up) causes damage to the environment.
The regulations include items like sofas, sofa beds, armchairs, kitchen and dining room chairs, stools and foot stools, home office chairs, futons, bean bags, floor and sofa cushions.
You will now need to either dispose of these items by visiting your local household waste and recycling centre or by booking a bulk waste collection (like you would for disposing of a fridge) with them.
For more information about disposing of waste where you live you can click the links below, where you'll find the services your local council provides. There's lots of them so we've alphabetised the list, just scroll down to find your local area.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
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