Rubbish and Bulk Advice

There continues to be issues in our communities with regards to bulk, rubbish, recycling items being dumped, and loose bin bags being left outside the bins, in common bin areas, landings and common space underpass walkways.

Loose rubbish and bin bags placed outside the bins makes the area look untidy and increases the risk of vermin including rats.

Below are some handy hints to help maximise the bin capacity and keep the area tidy:

• If you have your own individual bin, please put a number on it and consider fitting a bin lock. This will help reduce people using the wrong bin
• Ensure that all cardboard boxes are broken down and placed in the recycling bin if you have this facility / recycling bags or shared euro bins. Putting in full boxes or bulk items reduces the capacity that the bin can take
• Put the correct rubbish in the correct bins as contaminated bins will not be uplifted. If you are unsure of what should go into your bins, please check your local council website for clarification
• If you are in a flat and have shared use of the euro bins, please do not overfill the bins. If other bins have capacity, then please use these.
• If all bins are full, then please take any excess rubbish to your nearest waste disposal centre. For the West Dunbartonshire area your nearest site is Dalmoak Civic Household Recycling Centre, Renton Road, Dumbarton, G82 4HQ
• Any bulk and household items should not be disposed of in the bins or any any common areas for example a close/landing, underpass walkway and should be taken to your nearest Recycling Centre as above or contact your local council to arrange for a special uplift. If you have arranged for a special uplift, please contact your Housing Officer to advise them
• If any spillages occur whilst taking your bins out, please clean these up immediately

Booking an Uplift couldn’t be easier
If your large household items are damaged or cannot be reused Waste Services operate an uplift service to help you dispose of them.
West Dunbartonshire Council charge £29.48 in advance for this service which can be arranged by calling the Contact Centre on 01389 738282, Monday - Thursday 9am - 4.30pm & Friday 9am - 3.30pm. This charge covers up to 10 items with an itemised list taken at the time of booking.