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AWC - Frequently Asked Questions
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AWC - Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Alternative Weekly Collection (AWC)?
Why are changes being made?
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When will the changes be introduced?
Will my bin collection day change?
Will I get more containers to use?
Will every property be given a recycling (blue) bag for cardboard and paper?
Can I have additional recycling (blue) bags for my paper and cardboard?
What if I have large pieces of cardboard that don’t fit in the bag?
What if I put cardboard in my blue-lid recycling bin like I did before?
What if it is windy, will my recycling (blue) bag blow away?
I’m worried I won’t have enough space in my bins.
I have additional waste because of medical needs, can I get help?
I have an assisted collection, will this change?
What if my bin is missed on collection day?
Do I need to rinse my bottles, cans, jars before I put in the recycling blue-lid bin?
I really want to reduce the amount of waste I make but I’m not sure how to go about it?
Are there any other options for waste disposal in Sandwell?
How do I register for the food waste service?
Will I get a reduction in my Council Tax?
How will you keep us informed about the changes?
Why are you making this harder for us?
Why should I separate paper and cardboard?
Other councils don’t do this – why is Sandwell?
My bin will overflow! I need weekly collections.
Why not just sort it at the facility instead of making us do it?
What about flats and apartments?
This won’t make a difference – what’s the point?
How do I know which bin to put out each week?
What should I do if I forget which bin to put out?
My bin hasn’t been collected. What should I do?
What if my recycling (blue) bag won’t close?
Is the recycling (blue) bag waterproof?
Can I put extra bags of non-recyclable waste next to my non-recycling (grey) bin?
What if my bin is overflowing and the lid won’t close?
What items go into the recycling (blue) bag?
What if I have large pieces of cardboard?
What should NOT go in the recycling (blue) bag?
What can I do with food waste?
My bin/bag is damaged/missing. How do I get a replacement?
There are more than six people living in my household, what support is available?
How do I order an additional recycling (blue) bag?
When will the changes be introduced?
Changes to bin collections will start from15 September 2025.
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