Festive holiday bin collections

Our refuse teams will be working hard over the festive period to help clear the amount of waste that is created during this time.

Due to the bank holidays falling on a variety of days your burgundy bin collections will take place, but they may take place earlier or later than normal.

Please refer to the relevant bin calendars as your collection dates will vary depending upon where you live.

Please remember to recycle as much waste as possible in your burgundy bin. Excess cardboard can be flattened and placed alongside your burgundy bin on your scheduled collection day. Any batteries should be removed from the toy, placed in a clear plastic bag, tied and put on top of your burgundy bin for collection. Please do not tie to the handle of your bin.

You cannot recycle the following festive items:

• Plastic Christmas tree - take it to your nearest Household Recycling Centre.
• Wrapping paper - Many types of wrapping paper have metallic coatings and glitter that we are unable to recycle.
• Christmas cards and tags - Due to having metallic coatings and glitter we are unable to recycle them.
• Baubles (glass and plastic)
• Tinsel
• Bows and ribbons
• Christmas crackers
• Balloons
• Glitter
• Sticky tape and sticky tack (like blu tack)
• Fairy lights
• Candles (real)
• Candles (battery) The battery may be removed and bagged in a clear bag and attached to your bin handle of your burgundy recycling bin.
  Please check whether these items can be taken back to your retailer or other charitable organisations that may have a specific seasonal collection facility available in your locality.

The burgundy bin is for recyclable waste. 

You can watch our short video to remind yourself what can go in your burgundy bin (opens in a new window) and see the journey your recycling goes on once it leaves your home. Please ensure only the waste permitted is placed into your burgundy bin and refer to our what can I recycle in my burgundy bin advice otherwise we may refuse to collect it. 

• Calendar A covers the following towns and villages - Palterton, Scarcliffe, Hillstown, Bolsover, Shuttlewood, Stanfree, Clowne, Barlborough, Whitwell, Hodthorpe, Creswell, Langwith, Whaley Thorns, Upper Langwith and all small holdings, etc, in and around these areas.
• Calendar B covers the following towns and villages - Doe Lea, Bramley Vale, Glapwell, Pleasley, New Houghton, Stoney Houghton, Shirebrook, Langwith Junction, Tibshelf, Newton, Blackwell, Hilcote,  Westhouses, South Normanton, Pinxton and all small holdings, etc, in and around these areas.

If you move into a new property or a property that does not have a bin, then you can request a burgundy bin via our Self Service portal (opens in a new window) or telephone on 01246 242424 Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays). 

Please read our Waste Collection Policy for more information.

What goes in my burgundy bin?

A small amount of extra recycling, that won’t fit in your burgundy bin, can be presented in a box/clear bag at the side of the burgundy bin on collection day. Large flattened cardboard may also be put at the side of your burgundy bin.

Please do not put any of the following items in your burgundy bin as we will be unable to collect it.

• Please do not use carrier bags to place any other recyclable materials (ie. cans/bottles) in the bin
• Windowpanes, cookware, pyrex, pots and pans
• Wrapping paper, greetings cards and gift bags
• Polystyrene
• Household waste – such as nappies, food waste, dog waste and cat waste
• Tissues, kitchen roll and wipes
• Hard plastics eg. storage boxes, garden furniture, etc.
• Plant pots

Make sure your bin is presented, with the lid shut, at the edge of your property where it meets the pavement by 6am on your collection day. A small amount of extra recycling, that won’t fit in your burgundy bin, can be presented in a box/clear bag at the side of the burgundy bin on collection day. Large cardboard packaging may also be put at the side of your burgundy bin, but please flatten this. 

If, due to disability or sickness, you (or no-one else in your property) is unable to present your bin for collection, then you can apply for Assisted Bin Collections.