Collection service
We provide a comprehensive waste and recycling collection for schools.
By maximizing the amount of material recycled, schools can save money and also help achieve or maintain a prestigious Eco-Schools award.
Disposing of school waste at recycling centres
Schools may dispose of certain waste items at the household recycling centres.
For more information on charges click here
Charges
General waste collection charges (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026)
| Container size |
Charge |
| 120 or 140 litre wheeled bin |
£6.00 |
| 240 litre wheeled bin (including mixed biowaste bins for food waste) |
£8.50 |
| 360 litre wheeled bin |
£10.00 |
| 660 litre wheeled bin |
£20.50 |
| 1100 litre wheeled bin |
£31.00 |
| Loose waste stickers (black bag equivalent) |
£6.00 |
| Bundle/box (1.5m x 0.75m x 0.5m maximum) |
£8.50 |
Special collection charges (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025)
| Container size |
Charge |
| 0-2 m3 |
£93.00 |
| 2-4 m3 |
£174.00 |
| 4-6 m3 |
£271.00 |
Recycling collection charges (1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026)
| Container size |
Green/blue bin
(mixed recyclables) |
Brown bin
(organic waste) |
| 120 or 140 litre wheeled bin |
£4.00 |
£4.00 |
| 240 litre wheeled bin |
£5.00 |
£5.00 |
| 360 litre wheeled bin |
£6.00 |
n/a |
| 660 litre wheeled bin |
£13.50 |
n/a |
| 1100 litre wheeled bin |
£18.50 |
n/a |