Blue Bin

A-Z details
Report OnlineClick here to access the Online Domestic Normal Refuse Collection
Service Outline Blue bins are for the collection of recyclable materials which includes tins (steel and aluminium), plastic bottles (grades one, two and three, as indicated by the number in the triangle on the base of the bottle) and paper, including newspapers and magazines; white envelopes; telephone directories and yellow pages. Please present your bin for 7am on the day of collection
Cost Discount Wheeled bins are issued free of charge. Please click on the 'do it online' icon on this page, or alternatively contact customer services to request one.
Additional Information

Refuse collection day search


To check your refuse and recycling collection days please use the postcode search link below. Calendars for each wheeled bin collection service can be accessed from the link. Refuse Collection Postcode Search

Updated Text message reminder


Residents can subscribe to receive a free mobile phone text message service the night before their blue bin collection day to remind them to put the blue bin out.

Residents should text the word blue, followed by the 2 digits shown (e.g. Blue11 with no spaces) from the top left hand side on their calendar to 07786 200401. The code is related to the calendar number - for example residents on calender 1 need to text blue01.

To cancel the service text STOP to this number.

Any problems with the service please phone the recycling hotline on (01482) 395586.

Bagging tips


Shredded paper should be wrapped in sheets of newspaper or bagged, because if it is loose it creates a greater fire risk.

Larger bins


If you would like a larger 240 litre blue bin, contact the customer services network on (01482) 39 39 39.

Available help


A pull-out service is available for residents who are physically unable to present their blue bin for collection, and where there is no-one over 14 years of age, in good health, living in the household.
Pull Out Request on A-Z


Missed bins


Missed bins information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
We will endevour to collect missed collections within 48 hours. We ask for patience while the new collection days bed in. Please check with the customer they have the correct collection day by using the post code refuse collection link in the hot news section.
Useful Documents Refuse Services - Introducing a New Scheme
Wheeled Bin Specifications
Recycling A to Z Directory
Recycle Information in Other Languages
Blue Bin Information Sheet
Blue Bin Calendars
Eligibility All domestic properties are eligible for the scheme provided a wheeled bin can be accomodated within the property.
Public Contact Customer service network
Tel: 01482 393939
Fax: 01482 393375
Email: customer.services@eastriding.gov.uk
Service Provider Environmental operations
Complementary Services Refuse Services
New Wheeled Bin - Generic
Missed Refuse Collection
Cans & Plastic Bottle Recycling
Wheeled Bin Scheme
Parallel Services NONE