Bin sizes
Our wheeled bins and containers come in a range of sizes:
- 140 litres
- 240 litres
- 360 litres
- 660 litres
- 1100 litres
The 1100-litre bins are manufactured from pressed steel and have lockable lids that ensure the security of the waste and minimise spillage.
Please note:
- Only bins purchased from North Lanarkshire Council can be serviced.
- Bins should be presented at the kerbside by 7am on your allocated collection day and removed from pavement as soon after collection as possible.
- To service your bins, lids must be closed.
- Bins will not be uplifted if they are contaminated with other waste types.
Dry mixed recycling
We collect the following waste types:
Acceptable
- aluminium and steel cans
- card and paper
- cardboard (please flatten)
- magazines
- newspapers
- plastic bottles
Not acceptable
- used paper towels
- food waste
- electrical items
- glass bottles
- foil, plastic film or clingfilm
- waxed or polystyrene cups & straws
Glass
Acceptable
- wine bottles
- beer/lager bottles
- sauce bottles
- jam jars
- coffee jars
Not acceptable
- pyrex, ceramics
- cups/drinking glasses
- crockery
- light Bulbs
Food waste
Acceptable
- teabags and coffee grounds
- pasta and rice
- meat and fish
- fruit and veg
- dairy
- bread
- bones
Not acceptable
- packaging
- cutlery or food trays
- shells
- general waste, glass or plastic bags
Everything else is general waste.
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