Request a bigger waste or recycling bin

You can request a bigger waste or recycling bin if you are struggling to fit all of your waste in your standard size bin.

Please note: we re-condition and re-issue wheeled bins. Therefore the bin(s) you receive may not be brand new.

We provide a standard 180 litre bin to each household for recyclable waste.

However, if you are recycling correctly and find your recycling bins are regularly overflowing on collection day, you can apply for a bigger red lidded and/or yellow lidded recycling bin.

Please note: where there is an exchange of a 180 litre to a 240 litre bin no charge will be made. We will aim to deliver these as a priority within a week.

How to apply for a bigger recycling bin

Request a bigger recycling bin

For terms and conditions see bin deliveries terms and conditions.

Please note: if you are putting incorrect items in your recycling bins, they may be removed by Waste Management.

For a full list of correct items your can put in your recycling see what can I put in my bins?

Request a bigger general waste bin

Larger bin requests will be placed on hold over the festive period. Applications will re-open in the New Year. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Before applying for a bigger bin, consider what you are putting in your general waste. Do you just need bigger recycling bins instead? If so, you can apply for a bigger recycling bin if you are struggling to fit all of your recycling in your standard recycling bins.

However, if you are recycling correctly and are still struggling to fit all your waste in our standard bin, we may be able to provide you with a bigger 360 litre bin.

Please note: where there is an exchange of a 240 litre to a 360 litre bin no charge will be made.

How to apply

Larger bin requests will be placed on hold over the festive period. Applications will re-open in the New Year. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

For terms and conditions see bin deliveries terms and conditions.

What happens next?

A recycling officer will assess your request within two weeks of completing the form. This may involve a waste analysis.

You will not be issued a larger bin if you are not recycling correctly.

If you are issued with a larger bin, you will be reviewed to see if you still require a larger bin.