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Rubbish collection FAQs

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  • My rubbish wasn't collected - will you come back to collect it?

    If you report it before noon we will arrange to collect it the same day. If you report it after noon we will collect it on the next working day.

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  • Do you provide bins?

    No. Please put your household rubbish in a traditional dustbin or black bin bag and wrap broken glass and sharp items in newspaper.

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  • What time will my rubbish be collected?

    Sorry - we can't promise a precise time but it will be collected between 7.30am and 6pm on your specified collection day.

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  • Why was my rubbish bin left?

    Some bins can be dangerously heavy and if you overload your bin we have to leave it behind.

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  • My bin is damaged. Will you replace it?

    We do not provide new or replacement bins. However, if you think the collection contractor is responsible for any damage then you must write to us explaining what happened and providing us with any evidence. However, bins do deteriorate with age and damage caused by fair wear and tear will not be compensated.

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  • Why were some large items left by the collectors?

    If an item is too large to go in a dustbin we will not collect it as part of our weekly service. However, we can collect your item under our bulky waste service or you can take it to any of our three recycling centres for free disposal.

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  • I live over a shop and some of my refuse has been left behind - why is this?

    Special arrangements apply to waste from buildings which are part-commercial and part-domestic. These properties are allowed two bags or two bins of household waste. Any other waste is treated as commercial waste which you must pay to have collected.

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  • Do you collect commercial waste?

    No. If you run a business you need to employ a local private contractor. Please refer to your Yellow Pages or Thompson Local directory for information on registered waste carriers.

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