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 sacks per fortnight) Toggle accordion
Those properties not suitable for wheeled bins are issued with purple refuse sacks. The sacks are delivered twice a year.
What goes in it?
Household waste that cannot be recycled - no garden waste
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) Shredded paper needs to be contained
How often is it collected?
Fortnightly – on alternate weeks to household waste
Green wheeled bin - opt-in paid subscription service Toggle accordion
This is an opt-in paid subscription service. Find details and how to sign up here
What goes in it?
Garden waste - grass cuttings, leaves and weeds - tree, shrub and rose prunings - small branches - cut flowers (no soil or stones)
How often is it collected?
Fortnightly – on alternate weeks to household waste
If you would like us to take bins/bags away, we will be arranging this from January 2022. This is to allow time for the service to settle in and to save the cost and emissions of lots of journeys. Please contact Veolia on 01727 809019 from January 2022 onwards to arrange this.
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, textiles (no duvets/pillows) and household batteries (bagged separately).
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've teamed up with a host of nappy suppliers to offer Hertfordshire residents an exclusive 15% discount off a huge range of reusable nappies, accessories and other eco-living products. We also have loads of advice to help you find the best nappies for your baby.
Full details of the new scheme are at Herts Reusable Nappies.
