Bin
Bins and recycling

Order a new bin

We will not be delivering black wheelie bins until January due to the busy Christmas collections period.

Container orders

We are not currently taking new orders for containers. There is a significant rise in recycling container orders over the festive period as everyone is looking to manage extra recycling created by the holiday. We can't deliver containers over this period due to the busy collections, so to help manage this we have suspended orders until January. 

You will be able to order the containers you need from Monday 6 January.

If you need to order new bins, you can do it online. You’ll need to register for MyAccount. It only takes a few minutes to register and you’ll be able to access a variety of online services 24 hours a day.

register for MyAccount

Recycling boxes and food waste containers

You can order additional recycling boxes and food waste containers free of charge.

Our crews deliver around 3,000 recycling and waste containers for new properties, extra capacity and replacement containers each month. We are currently working at 75% of all containers delivered within 28 working days.

Please be aware that we are limiting orders to two recycling boxes per household.

This way we can fulfil the container orders that are currently on the delivery list and everyone has the chance to order boxes if needed.

Recycling should be sorted into two boxes and materials separated as shown:

  • box 1 – plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays and metal food tins, cans, clean foil and empty aerosols mixed together
  • box 2  - cardboard, all paper, cartons and tetrapak mixed. Glass bottles and jars separate to one side
  • other items - small electricals, batteries, spectacles, textiles and shoes can be placed separately in loosely tied bags and presented on the top of either box

order a recycling box or food waste container in MyAccount

Black rubbish bin

Each household can only have one black rubbish bin. The standard size is 180L. If your black wheelie bin is lost or damaged you will need to contact us to arrange a replacement. 

Please email recycling&waste@n-somerset.gov.uk with your address and details of the problem with your black bin and an officer will help. 

If you find your bin is always filling up too quickly before your collection day, check to make sure you are recycling as much as possible. There may also be other ways you can reduce your waste.

Larger bin request

In some circumstances we are able to provide a larger 240L black rubbish bin. 

To apply for this, you will need to complete and return an application form, included on this page, which includes a two-week waste diary. 

Once completed, send your form and request to recycling&waste@n-somerset.gov.uk and an officer will contact you to discuss.

find more information on what goes in your black rubbish bin

Garden waste bin

If you want to order a garden waste bin, you’ll need to sign up to the garden waste service. 

find out more about our garden waste service

Compost bin

You can buy a 220 litre compost bin from us for £10 including delivery.

find out more about composting

sign in to MyAccount to order a compost bin

Order replacement recycling and food waste containers

If you have recycling boxes or food waste containers that have broken or gone missing, you can request for a replacement through MyAccount.

We will not collect the damaged containers. You can take any damaged containers to one of the recycling centres. 

order a replacement recycling box or food waste container in MyAccount

Unwanted bins

If you have a garden waste bin that you don’t need and are not currently receiving collections from, you can request for it to be removed through MyAccount.

sign in to MyAccount to return a bin

Unwanted bins should be left in an accessible place for the crew to collect. We will collect the bins within 28 working days.

We don’t collect unwanted garden waste sacks. Please reuse them or dispose of them responsibly by taking them to a recycling centre.