Reporting missing or damaged bins, requesting new, replacement or additional bins
Report here if your bin and/or box is damaged, missing or if you need another one.
- Report a missing bin
- Report a damaged bin / lid
- Request new or replacement box
- Request bins and boxes for a new build property
- Request an additional bin
Report a damaged or missing bin
To report a damaged or missing bin please select the appropriate link button above.
If your bin lid is damaged we may be able to repair it (for free).
If your bin is more seriously damaged or is lost or stolen you will need to request a replacement which may be chargeable.
Requesting new or replacement green boxes
If you would like to request a new, replacement or additional green box for recycling glass you can now do so using the appropriate button at the top of this page. You can request this service if:
- you are about to move or have moved into a house that does not have a green box
- your box has been damaged, lost or stolen
- you regularly have a large amount of glass bottles and jars suitable for our kerbside recycling service
There is currently no charge for additional, replacement, damaged, lost or stolen boxes. All boxes remain the property of the council.
New and replacement bin costs
New and replacement bins are chargeable in accordance with the council’s Fees and Charges policy. Prices are set annually by a meeting of full council.
The current cost for a new or replacement bin is £23.
Blue bins remain free of charge.
The charge for a new or replacement bin is set to cover the costs of administration and delivery. The wheeled bin remains the property of the council.
If you pay the charge and we find a repair is possible then the cost will be refunded.
Wheeled bin lids are replaced for free. If the bin is damaged and needs to be replaced, a replacement bin should be requested and will be chargeable.
Request bins and boxes for a new build property
At the moment, you cannot request bins or boxes for a new property online. Instead, please contact us
Recycling from flats or multiple occupancy properties
We've developed a service just for flats. For more information please visit our recycling from flats page
Report a missed bin collection
If your bin hasn't been collected, please visit our missed bin collection page to report this.
Request an additional bin or box
Please see our additional bins and boxes page.