Changes to bin collections due to industrial action

From Monday 5 to Thursday 8 June, general waste collections (grey bin) and garden waste collections (if you subscribe) will be prioritised. Recycling and food waste collections will not take place. Find out about changes to bin collections →

Recycling Guide

What can go into my blue lid recycling bin?

Thank you for using your blue lid bin and helping Sandwell recycle. Here’s a quick guide to what you can or can’t put in your blue lid recycling bin.

Yes please to the things shown with green ticks below:

What's not allowed in my blue lid recycling bin.

We can’t recycle the things below (shown with a red cross), so please don’t put them in your blue lid bin.
Sorry, but if we see any of them in your recycling bin, we won’t empty it and you’ll need to take them out before we can empty your bin on your next collection.

All of the things below need to be put in your domestic or household waste grey bin (or garden waste bin for garden waste).