All forms of waste fall under specific categories to ensure the correct collection, segregation and disposal of your waste. To help you choose the right waste type for your service, our handy guide will show you what waste types are allowed and not allowed per waste code/type. If you have any queries, please contact us before ordering to ensure you order the correct service for your waste type.
EWC 20 03 01 Mixed Municipal Waste Including Mixed Packaging
Allowed:
“Dry” waste made up of organic waste and mixed packaging.
Note: Please use ‘Dry Mixed Recycling’ (DMR) for cardboard and boxes, paper, newspaper, plastic bottles, plastic films, hard plastics, steel and aluminium.
Not Allowed:
- No hazardous including oil based products, oily rags and un-purged paint tins
- No plasterboard and gypsum based waste
- No mattresses
- No tyres
- No brick
- No electrical items
- No MDF dust
EWC 20 01 02 Glass Waste
Allowed:
Glass bottle waste only, such as that generated from Pubs, Clubs, Restaurants and Café’s.
Not Allowed:
- No window glazing, auto glazing or pyrex glass
- No packaging
- No hazardous including oil based products, oily rags and un-purged paint tins
- No plasterboard and gypsum based waste
- No putrescible (also known as general or active waste)
- No mattresses
- No tyres
- No metals
- No brick
- No plastics
- No organic waste
- No electrical items
- No MDF dust
EWC 20 01 08 Biodegradable Kitchen & Canteen Waste – Non Hazardous
Allowed:
De-Packaged food waste only.
Note: Food waste must be disposed of in a clear plastic bags.
Not Allowed:
- No packaging
- No glass
- No hazardous including oil based products, oily rags and un-purged paint tins
- No plasterboard and gypsum based waste
- No putrescible (also known as general or active waste)
- No mattresses
- No tyres
- No metals
- No brick
- No plastics
- No electrical items
- No MDF dust
EWC 20 03 01 Mixed Municipal Waste Including Mixed Packaging
Allowed:
“Dry” waste made up of organic waste and mixed packaging such as cardboard and boxes, paper, newspaper, plastic bottles, plastic films, hard plastics, steel and aluminium.
Not Allowed:
- No food waste
- No liquids
- No glass
- No wood, No floor sweepings, No black bag waste
- No hazardous including oil based products, oily rags and un-purged paint tins
- No plasterboard and gypsum based waste
- No mattresses
- No tyres
- No brick
- No electrical items
- No MDF dust
CHARGES FOR ITEMS NOT ALLOWED
Any collected waste which contains items NOT ALLOWED may incur a separate charges to dispose of those items. The following prices are a guide to the extra charges:
Mattresses:
No less than £75 per item
Tyres:
No less than £50 per item
Electricals (Small):
i.e. Toaster, Kettle, Slow Cooker etc = £50 per item
Electricals (Medium):
i.e. Strimmer, Printer, Microwave etc = £75 per item
Electricals (Large):
i.e. Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer etc = £125 per item