Contamination

Has your bin not been emptied and a hanger left?

This means your bin is contaminated and the wrong items are in the wrong bin.

We can’t empty contaminated bins as our recycling partner may refuse the whole wagon load- undoing hard work by other residents across the borough.

Our crews will leave bags for you to use until your next collection.

What can you recycle at home?

Click on the bins to find out more:

Your blue bin is for paper and cardboard.

Your grey bin is for plastic containers, cans, bottle and jars.

Your brown bin is for grass, weeds, clippings, plants, branches and animal bedding.

Request a fresh start were our crew will come and help remove any contaminated rubbish.

Has your bin been missed and you have not received any other communications from us? Rearrange it here.

Currently, only around 30% of all the waste we collect in Blackburn with Darwen is recycled – some of the lowest figures in the country.

We want to change that by making it easier for our residents to recycle and at the same time, save money on rubbish disposal, prevent pollution and create jobs.