Green Refuse Bin

The green refuse bin is for the disposal of all 'non-recyclable' household waste and is taken to the Energy from Waste Plant (EfW) in North Hykeham where it is incinerated to generate electricity.

Items that go into your green refuse bin

• Food waste
• Crisp packets
• Food pouches
• Plastic bags
• Plastic films
• Plastic food wrappings
• Cigarette packets
• Cigarette butts (when cold)
• Nappies
• Baby/kitchen/bathroom wipes
• Soiled tissues
• Takeaway containers
• Hard plastics
• Metal items such as cutlery, pots and pans
• Shredded paper (bagged and tied)
• Polystyrene packaging
• Bubble wrap
• Dog/cat faeces (double-bagged)

NO THANKS

• Batteries
• Electrical items
• Hot ashes
• Builders waste (e.g. tiles, plasterboard)
• Hazardous waste, e.g. gas cylinders, asbestos
• Garden Waste

Residents on bagged collections in leui of  bins are subject to the same conditions and restrictions as those listed above.