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What goes in each bin

You can view what goes in each bin, box or sack, or search by item to find out how to dispose of a particular item.

Our collections are still running as scheduled. The household recycling centres are run by Essex County Council.

Search by itemFind out how to dispose of a particular item, either at the kerbside or by other means, using our handy search facility.
Green recycling boxWe provide green recycling boxes for you to recycle items such as cans and bottles, plus small electrical items and clothes. Find out about what goes in, as well as information about collections and replacements.
Food waste binWe provide a grey kitchen caddy and a green external bin for you to dispose of your food waste. Find out more about what goes in, as well as information about collections and replacements.
Clear sack for plasticsWe provide clear sacks for you to recycle plastics. Find out more about what goes in, as well as information about collections and how to get more.
White sack for paperWe provide a white sack for you to recycle paper. Find out more about what goes in, as well as information about collections and replacements.
White sack for cardboardWe provide a white sack for you to recycle card. Find out more about what goes in, as well as information about collections and replacements.
Brown garden waste binWe provide brown bins for you to dispose of your garden waste. Find out more about what goes in, as well as information about collections and replacements.
Black non-recyclables binWe provide black bins for you to dispose of items that are not recyclable. Find out more about what goes in, as well as information about collections and replacements.