Dorset Council What Goes in Which Bin

What Goes in Which Bin — Dorset Council

Black Bin — General Waste

• Nappies, sanitary products
• Polystyrene, bubble wrap, cling film
• Broken crockery, ceramics
• Pet waste, cat litter
• Vacuum cleaner contents

Green Bin — Recycling

• Paper, cardboard, newspapers
• Plastic bottles, tubs, trays
• Tins, cans, aerosols (empty)
• Glass bottles and jars

Brown Bin — Garden Waste (Subscription)

• Grass, hedge trimmings, leaves, weeds
• Small branches under 1m
• Dead plants and flowers

Food Caddy — Food Waste

• All food waste including meat, dairy, bones
• Tea bags, coffee grounds, peelings

Items That Don't Go in Any Bin

• Electronics and appliances → recycling centre or TipRun
• Furniture and mattresses → bulky waste service or TipRun
• Batteries → supermarket collection points
• Paint and chemicals → recycling centre or TipRun
• Rubble and DIY waste → recycling centre or TipRun