About my bins
In this section you can find out about your bins, boxes and bags and what to put in them.
About your bins (boxes and bags)
You can also check what you can put in your bins by entering your postcode in the Recycle Now search tool.
You can find out all about what you can put in which bin in our St Albans Recycling leaflet
What goes in which bin and how often is it collected?
Brown wheeled bin /Purple refuse sacks (up to 3 per fortnight) Toggle accordion
Those properties not suitable for wheeled bins are issued with purple refuse sacks
What goes in it?
Household waste that cannot be recycled
How often is it collected?
Fortnightly – on alternate weeks to household recycling
Black wheeled bin Toggle accordion
What goes in it?
Mixed recycling (mixed plastics, cans, foil, glass bottles and jars) (No Plastic bags)
How often is it collected?
Fortnightly – on alternate weeks to household waste
Black / Green box Toggle accordion
What goes in it?
Paper and card (No plastic bags)
How often is it collected?
Fortnightly – on alternate weeks to household waste
Green wheeled bin Toggle accordion
What goes in it?
Garden waste
How often is it collected?
Fortnightly – on alternate weeks to household waste
Small green caddy Toggle accordion
What goes in it?
Food waste
How often is it collected?
Weekly
Plastic bags Toggle accordion
What goes in it?
Small electrical items and textiles and household batteries
How often is it collected?
Weekly
How to order a replacement Bin, Caddy or Bag Toggle accordion
You can order replacement bins using your MyStAlbans Account.
Live in a flat?
If you are in a flat you can still recycle the same materials as houses, but you will have communal bins instead. We do not collect garden waste. If you have communal gardens, this waste should be taken away by the contractor maintaining the area.
Don’t know what to do with a waste item? Toggle accordion
Visit Recycle Now’s A-Z of what to do with my waste
Too much for your bins? Toggle accordion
Reuse centres
Reuse centres are an easy place to donate unwanted household items or pick up an amazing bargain.
Bulky items collection
We can collect your larger items that can’t be collected as part of the normal kerbside service. Please note we charge for this service. Visit our bulky waste collection page for details
Household waste recycling centres (local tips)
For locations opening times and accepted materials please use the Recycling Centres
Recycling Locator
Find local recycling facilities in your area
Reduce your waste – switch to ‘real nappies’ Toggle accordion
We offer a £60 incentive scheme for families using washable nappies.
That’s more than other areas in Hertfordshire.
You’ll see that the application form says a £50 incentive, because it is used across the whole of Hertfordshire. But when you send your form to us, we will then send you £60!
How to apply
Please download and complete the form from the WasteAware website.
You can then upload a form using the contact us button below.
