Frequently Asked Questions: Household waste - rubbish collections
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Household waste - rubbish collections FAQs
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Can I still use my home compost bin?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Where do I put the bin for collection?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Can I use carrier bags to line my kitchen caddy?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Can I put my house number on the collection bin?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Can I wash the caddy and collection bin using cleaning products?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: Won’t the food waste attract animals?
Q: Blue Food Waste Bin Scheme: How do I order a replacement bin?
Q: Black Refuse Sack Scheme: What happens if I run out of black refuse sacks?
Sacks are delivered on a six monthly basis. Should you run out before your next delivery then Southend issue black sacks can be purchased from Cory Environmental (Central Cleansing Depot, Eastern Avenue ). Alternatively, black sacks can be purchased from a number of outlets including supermarkets and hardware stores.
Q: Black Refuse Sack Scheme: How do I dispose of pet litter?