Recycling - boxes

Black boxes are provided to each domestic property within the district.  As from 1st April 2008 these will be used for the collection of glass and cans only.

These will continue to be emptied once per fortnight on your designated collection day.  This will normally be the same collection day as your green refuse bin.

During the festive period there will be changes to your normal refuse collection days.  Revised days can be found on the attached Christmas Card. 

Some frequently asked questions

What do I do with my paper after 1st April 2008?

Paper should be placed in the green recycling bag together with any cardboard and plastics.

How do I arrange for a new or replacement black box?

Contact Envirocall.

What if I regularly have more recyclables than will fit in the box?

It will be possible to have a second box delivered.  Contact Envirocall for details.

Will you take extra if they will not fit into the box?

Yes, extra items should be separated and placed out with the box in carrier bags.

What can I put in the black box?

All steel and aluminium food and drink cans, biscuit and sweet tins, aerosol cans including deodorant, furniture polish, hairspray etc., although the plastic tops should be removed, glass bottles and jars of all colours.