Black bin collection
Every household has one black bin that is collected every two weeks and is for general household waste that can't be recycled.
If you are in a property that has sack collections, your collection will be weekly.
Please try to recycle as much as possible before using your black bin.
Items that should NOT go in your black bin
Food
See Food Waste for the latest information.
Batteries, vapes, e-cigarettes and electrical items
If electrical items are in working order you can sell them or donate them to charity. Alternatively, take them to a local Recycling Centre along with your used batteries and vapes. You can also take batteries to local collection points in supermarkets and at electrical banks.
Asbestos
This is a hazardous waste and should be removed by a specialist company.
DIY waste
Bricks, rubble, paint containers, plasterboard, soil etc. should be taken to a Recycling Centre.
Gas cylinders
Pressured cylinders should never be put in your household bins as they pose a fire risk if they are crushed, they contaminate the recycling bin and can damage the sorting equipment. These include pressurised helium and Sodastream cylinders. For more information on disposal of different types please see gas cylinders in our A-Z guide.
Nappies
Nappies can often take up space in the general waste. Have you considered reusable nappies? Not only do they reduce waste which means more room in your bin, they also save money and are friendly on baby's bum! For more information and to get a 15% discount on all reusable nappy products visit Herts Reusable Nappies.
Garden waste
Garden waste should go in your green bin if you have a subscription, you can sign up to the Garden Waste Collection Service. Alternatively we have partnered with Get Composting to offer subsidised compost bins or you can take it to your local Recycling Centre.