Please note that we are not part of a local council/authority:
Your local council/authority is responsible for bins and collections. We’ve included links to further information on local council/authority websites below.
Get more information about bin collections, rubbish, and recycling:
How do I find out when my bins will be collected?
Get bin collection details from your local council/authority:
You can find information on when your next bin collection will be, and which bins will be collected on your local council's/authority's website. You can tap here to find your local council on the gov.uk website.
Get bin collection details from the Bolton Council website if you live in Bolton:
If you're a Bolton resident, you can tap here to get details of your next bin collection on the Bolton Council website. Enter your postcode and choose your address from the list to get bin collection details.
What rubbish goes in which bin? Which bin do I use?
Visit your local council's/authority's website for details on different bin types/colours:
For information on different bin types/colours and what goes in each one, please visit your local council's/authority's website. You can tap here to find your local council on the gov.uk website.
Get details on the different bin types/colours if you live in Bolton:
How do I find out why my bins haven't been emptied?
Your local council's/authority's website will usually include details on why a bin collection might have been missed:
You can tap here to find your local council on the gov.uk website.
If you live in Bolton, you can get information on why a bin collection might've been missed on the Bolton Council website:
How do I get help with my rubbish (for example, if you don't have enough space in your bins)?
Most local authorities will need to complete a waste audit before providing additional bins.
You can usually get more information on your local council's/authority's website. You can tap here to find your local council on the gov.uk website.
Bolton Council provides waste audits for Bolton residents:
If you’re having trouble fitting all your rubbish into your bins, you can tap here for more information on requesting a waste audit from Bolton Council.
I have furniture I no longer need - what can I do with it?
Where can I find my nearest tip and recycling site?
You can dispose of a variety of items at Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs):
By bringing your waste and unwanted items to a Household Waste and Recycling Centre, your local council/authority can ensure they are disposed of properly and recycled whenever possible.
You can usually find your nearest Household Waste and Recycling Centre (tip/recycling site) on your local council's/authority's website. You can tap here to find your local council on the gov.uk website.
Find nearby tips and recycling sites in Bolton:
Bolton has two Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) where you can dispose of a variety of items. You can tap here to get more information and find your nearest tips and recycling sites in Bolton.
What is fly-tipping, and what can I do about it?
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of items.
Anyone who fly-tips waste – or has someone fly-tip on their behalf – could face a £600 fixed penalty notice or an unlimited fine.
You are fly-tipping if you leave items:
- Beside street bins and recycling banks
- On the floor of communal bin areas
- Outside closed recycling centres and charity shops
- Anywhere that isn't a registered waste facility or container
How fly-tipping negatively impacts the community, environment, and local services:
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- Pollution of land and water: chemicals from dumped waste can find their way into soil, streams, and drainage systems.
- Harm to wildlife: animals can ingest or become trapped in discarded items, especially plastics and hazardous waste.
- Pests and vermin: rubbish piles attract rats, foxes, insects, and other pests.
- Fire risks: dumped waste can be easily set on fire - whether accidentally or deliberately.
- Spread of disease: decomposing waste and pest activity can pose health risks.
- High clean‑up costs for councils and housing providers: this is money that could be spent on improvements, repairs, or services instead.
Hiring someone to collect your waste?
Remember to follow the S.C.R.A.P code before you hire someone to remove your waste. You could be held liable if you use an unlicensed waste carrier.
- Suspect: all waste carriers - don’t let them take your rubbish until they provide proof of registration. Note their vehicle’s registration plate.
- Check: that a waste carrier is registered on the Environment Agency’s website.
- Refuse: any unexpected offers to have your rubbish taken away.
- Ask: how your rubbish will be disposed of - seek evidence of this.
- Paperwork: must be obtained - a proper invoice and waste transfer note or receipt, including a description of the waste being removed and the waste carrier’s contact details.
Please remember that your waste is your responsibility:
You have a legal Duty of Care to ensure your household waste is disposed of correctly. You can be prosecuted even if your waste is fly-tipped by someone else on your behalf.
Always use a registered waste carrier to collect your waste. You can tap here to find a registered waste carrier in your area on the Environment Agency’s website.
Anyone who fly-tips waste – or has someone fly-tip on their behalf – could face a £600 fixed penalty notice or an unlimited fine.
When fly-tipping happens, we need to spend time and money to clear it away – resources that we’d otherwise be able to invest into improving homes and neighhourhoods. Please help us to keep our neighbourhoods tidy.
You can tap here for details on how to report fly-tipping to us.
How do I report fly-tipping?
By reporting fly‑tipping when you see it, you’re helping us tackle the problem quickly and protect the places we all live in.
Here’s what to do if you spot fly-tipping:
- Please don’t attempt to move it. There may be hazards such as broken glass or discarded needles which may cause you harm.
- Make a note of the exact location and where it’s close to.
- Make a note of the vehicle registration number and/or details of the people responsible if you see the fly tip occurring. All your personal details will remain confidential.
- Make a note of what type of refuse it is. For example, black bags, furniture, construction waste, etc.
- Report it using the details below.
If you think the rubbish has been left on land owned by us:
Please email info@beonehomes.com or call 01204 328000.
If you think the rubbish has been left on land owned by the council:
You’ll need to report fly-tipping to your local council/authority. You can tap here to find your local council on the gov.uk website.
If you live in Bolton and think the rubbish has been left on land owned by Bolton Council, please tap here for details on how to report fly-tipping to Bolton Council on their website.
