Bins and Recycling

Changes to waste and recycling services FAQs

We answer some frequently asked questions about the waste and recycling changes

What goes in which bin?

Find out what items to put in each bin and how often we will collect them

Bin collection days

Find your bin collection day and download your collection calendar

Assisted recycling and waste collection

If you are unable to place your recycling and waste at the kerb, providing certain criteria are met, we may be able to assist

Bulky household items

We operate a Bulky Collection Service for large household items. Find out what items are accepted and how to book a collection

Clinical Waste

Residents are reminded that because of the risk of needle stick injuries, clinical waste should not be disposed of via the normal refuse collection

Composting

Composting at home turns most kitchen and garden waste into a compost to keep your garden blooming all year. Get reduced priced home compost bins, water butts and more

Household Waste Recycling Centre

Find out what you can recycle at the Household Waste Recycling Centre and how to obtain a van permit

Repair Café

The Repair Café in Pontypool Indoor Market is a place where residents can take small items for fixing

The Steelhouse re-use shop

The Re-use Shop next to our Household Waste Recycling Centre in New Inn sells good quality, pre-loved items that residents have donated to reduce waste

Stretchy plastic

Find out what stretchy plastic can be recycled and where you can take it

Trade recycling and waste collections

Businesses must make sure their commercial waste is disposed of properly in relation to the 'Duty of Care' under the Environmental Protection Act

Service standards and strategy

Our waste and recycling service standards will allow us to improve our collections, and will help us to increase recycling rates across the county