Question of the week
What can I do to make more space in my wheelie bins?
Making the most of your bin space helps keep collections tidy and makes recycling easier for everyone.
Pink lid bin (plastics, glass, and cans)
- Squash bottles, tubs, and cartons to reduce their size.
- Flatten cans where possible.
- Put items in loose – not in bags – as this saves space.
Blue lid bin (paper and cardboard)
- Flatten and fold boxes and large pieces of card.
- Remove any packaging and polystyrene inside boxes.
- If you have extra cardboard, fold it neatly and place it beside your bin.
- Put items in loose – not in bags – as this saves space.
Food waste
- Collected weekly. Use your food waste caddy: it is easy to order one online if you do not have one.
Southend Waste App
A resident waste app is now available. If you have a smart phone it takes a few moments to sign up for the app, which can then send you reminders about which bins need to go out that week as well as being able to check what you can recycle.
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