Bin contamination

Putting the wrong items in any of your bins can contaminate the rest of the waste we collect.

A contaminated bin means:

  • your bins might not get collected
  • recycling will go to waste
  • we have to spend more money that could be used for other services, like schools, community support and vulnerable care

This guide tells you how contamination can affect your waste and what to put in each of your bins to avoid it.