Do I qualify for an additional black wheeled bin for non-recyclable waste?

The household already recycles everything they can 

The household produces higher than average levels of non-recyclable waste due to the make-up of the household 

• 1 Point is awarded per person in a household

The household produces higher than average levels of non-recyclable waste due to the personal circumstances of individuals within the household such a children under the age of 36 months in nappies or a medical condition that leads to the generation of additional non-recyclable waste

• an additional 0.5 points is awarded per baby/child in a nappy

The number of domestic pets in the household

• 0.25 points is awarded per pet 

Qualifying criteria and scoring may be subject to change

Scoring is applied to an application based on the information provided to include the supporting statement

Points are awarded in relation to each of the qualifying criteria

• 1 Point is awarded per person in a household

• an additional 0.5 points is awarded per baby/child in a nappy

• 0.25 points is awarded per pet 

Households must receive a score of 6 or more to qualify for an additional bin

Automatic 6 point approval is given to households comprising of 6 or more occupants 

Automatic 6 point approval is given to households where an occupant has a diagnosed medical condition resulting in the production of excess non-recyclable waste

Licensed households of multiple occupancy (HMOs) may also be in receipt of an additional bin permit which may be granted on an individual basis. ​​​​​​

Qualifying criteria and scoring may be subject to change

We will verify the details provided by checking these against information held about the household with other services within the council

We may contact you by phone, email or face to face to discuss the details provided on your application

We will contact you by email within 10 working days of submitting your application, with the outcome

Within 10 working days of being informed you have been awarded this, we will deliver your additional black wheeled bin, which will contain a permit stating the property address and expiry date of the collection of that additional wheeled bin

Collection of the additional black wheeled bin will commence from the date of your next non-recyclable collection following delivery of the wheeled bin

We may periodically contact you to check that the household details remain the same as the point of award of the additional black wheeled bin

Should a household with an additional black wheeled bin demonstrate that they are not making use of all recycling containers, the additional bin may be subject to removal

Any additional black bins presented without a valid permit may also be subject to removal without notice.

Your additional waste allowance will expire on 1st January, in the 2nd year following its award. If you still need the additional capacity beyond this, you will need to re-apply for the service