Rubbish, waste and recycling

Refuse and recycling collections

• Refuse collection - grey bin/sacks
• Garden and food waste - green bin
• Recycling - red box and bag   

Other services we provide

Find out about other waste collection services provided by the council.

• Assistance scheme - request help with your bins
• Bulky items - book a collection e.g. fridge, bed, wardrobe ...
• Clinical waste - how to make a request 
• Flytipping - report a problem
• Recycling sites and Waste Recycling Centres - information on local tips

Latest news

• New carton recycling scheme
• Textile recycling campaign - find out how you could win £50
• Have you heard of the Green Gang? Join the FREE children's environmental club and play 'Rubbish Rumble'

Forthcoming events
   

Regular 'roadshow' events are held across the district by officers from the waste management team.  These are ideal opportunities to find more about the services available: 

• Weds 1st September (10am - 12noon) - Town Hall, Leamington Spa

Children are invited to bring along their old and unwanted school uniforms, clothing and shoes - we'll give you a free recycled goodie as a thank you.Officers will also be on hand to talk about our recycling and refuse collection, street cleaning, open spaces, play equipment and more.

PLEASE NOTE we will not have red boxes, bags or food caddies at these roadshows. Recycling containers can be ordered using our online form or by calling us on 01926 412464.

Fun stuff and other links

• Super Recycler Game - collect recycling to win points and be a super recycler
• Love Food Hate Waste Campaign - save money by wasting less food, and help the environment too.
• Recycling and waste education - find out more about our work with schools and community groups.
• Recycling and Refuse Top Tips (155kb, PDF) - advice on handling your bins and recycling boxes/bags, damaged containers, how to keep your bins clean and lots more.  

Feedback

In order to continue to improve our services, we welcome feedback (good and bad). Please email contract.services@warwickdc.gov.uk and let us know what you think about your recycling and refuse collection service.

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