Larger or smaller bins
You can exchange your current bin for a different size. This form asks you which bin we need to collect and what larger or smaller size it is being exchanged for. This year's bin prices can found on our fees and charges page . There is no charge if you qualify for a larger blue-lidded bin on medical grounds.
Blue lidded bin for general waste (max 1 per household)
- Our standard size blue-lidded bin holds 180 litres
- Larger families, households with 2 or more children in nappies and residents with a medical condition that may produce more household waste could qualify for a larger (240 litre) blue lidded rubbish bin. There is no charge if you qualify for a larger bin on medical grounds
Grey bin for recycling (max 1 per household)
- Our small grey bin holds 140 litres and might be more suitable for smaller households or those with limited outdoor storage space
- The standard-sized grey bin holds 240 litres
- Our large grey bin holds 360 litres and might be more suitable for larger households - To request these bins please compete our enquiry form and AES Waste Business Support Officer's will respond and ensure eligibility has been met before the order can be processed
Brown bin for food and garden waste (max 4 per household)
- Our small brown bin holds 140 litres and might be more suitable for smaller households or those with limited outdoor storage space
- The standard-sized brown bin holds 240 litres
- We do no not supply large 360 litre brown bins due to weight limits
- You can buy compostable sacks to use at times you have too much garden waste to fit into your brown bin, or you can buy an additional brown bin
