Suggested Council Services:   Bins and recycling Recycling and bins

Recycling Glass

A useful guide to recycling glass. What to recycle, what not to recycle and top recycling tips.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/recycling-glass/

Recycling Metal

A useful guide to recycling metal. What to recycle, what not to recycle and top recycling tips.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/recycling-metal/

Recycling boxes and bag

Information on the types of recyclable items that can be put in the new style recycling collections.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/what-goes-in-my-bin/recycling-boxes/

Where are the recycling banks?

Details of recycling banks in Torbay including their location and the type of recycling available at each site.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/recycling-banks/

Where is the tip (recycling centre)

Find out where the household waste and recycling centre (tip) is and when it is open.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/recycling-centre-location/

Where does my recycling go?

Find out what happens to your recycling once it gets to the depot in Paignton.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/where-does-my-recycling-go/

Book a slot at the tip (recycling centre)

Find out about the (tip) household waste and recycling centre including how to book a slot to visit.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/recycling-centre/

Waste Management Strategy 2020 - 2023

Municipal Waste Management strategy for Torbay
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/council/policies/environmental/waste-management-strategy/

Disposing of household waste

Find out what household waste can and can't be taken to the recycle centre.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/recycling-centre/household-waste/

Seagull bags

Information on the types of general household waste that can be collected via seagull bags in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/what-goes-in-my-bin/seagull-bags/

Recycle electrical items

Find out where you can recycle small electrical items including kettles, toasters, irons and much more.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/electricals/

Wheeled bins

Information on the types of general household waste that can be collected via the wheeled bins in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/what-goes-in-my-bin/wheeled-bins/

When is my bin collected?

Details of your bin collection days for the waste and recycling service in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/bin-collections/

My bin hasn't been collected

Tell SWISCo that your rubbish, recycling, food waste or clinical waste has not been collected.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/missed-collection/

Get an assisted collection

Find out how to get help if you are unable to put your bins out for your waste and recycling to be collected.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/assisted-collections/

Litter and litter bins

Find out what we do about litter on our streets, overflowing bins, littering fines and how to pay them.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/litter/

Visit Plymouth Energy from Waste Facility and Combined Heat and Power Plant

Information for schools about visits to the facility in Devonport.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/visit-efwf/

What can I do with bulky waste?

Find out what to do with large household items you don't want and how to request a collection.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/bulky-waste/

Composting

Find out what you can compost, how to order a subsidised compost bin and information about community composting.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/composting/

Food bins

Information on the types of general household waste that can be collected via food waste bins in Torbay.
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/recycling/what-goes-in-my-bin/food-bins/