Request a bin
Containers - what is provided
The majority of households in Plymouth are issued as standard with one green and one brown 240L wheeled bin container. In most cases, there is enough space in both the brown and green wheeled bins, if you manage your recycling and waste carefully, though larger households will be assessed on a case by case basis to see if they need more.
Exceptions: Wheeled bins are not appropriate for all properties, so in some circumstances households are issued with green and brown bags, or, where necessary, access to a communal container.
Assisted collections
If you have additional needs and require further assistance with your recycling and waste, this will also be assessed on a case by case basis, but you can potentially ask for an assisted collection.
Request an Assisted Collection
Making the most of your bin space
To make the most of the space in your bins, make sure you know what goes in each bin and what can and can’t be recycled. A lot of materials can now be recycled in your green bin or bag, from hard plastics to glass jars and bottles, and if you flatten cardboard boxes and squash plastic milk bottles you will create more space and be able to recycle more. Larger items that don’t fit in your bins can be taken to one of our recycling centres.
Exchange your bin - size
The standard bins are 240L – if you don’t have much rubbish and your bin is too big, we can exchange it with a smaller 140 litre bin.
If you only have a 140L size brown bin, we can exchange it for a 240L where necessary but encourage you to recycle as much as you can in your green bin – you can find out what can be recycled here.
Exchange your bin - damaged
We can exchange broken wheeled bins or small 140L wheeled bins for a larger 240L bin. You must bring the bin to Chelson Meadow for exchange and give us 24 hours’ notice before collection.
If you still don’t feel that you have enough space for your rubbish and recycling, you can request a bin, but you will require a visit from a recycling officer to assess the situation first.
If your bin/bag has been damaged or stolen you can collect another one from Chelson Meadow;
Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm
Friday from 9am to 3pm
Any damage to containers proved to be the fault of the Council will be replaced and delivered free of charge. If the damage is not caused by the Council, replacement containers will be free but there is a charge (£15) for delivery.
Replacement bins/bags are free, however there is a delivery charge of £15 for a waste bin or they can be collected for free from the Chelson Meadow. Please ensure your vehicle is large enough to carry a wheeled bin.
Garden Waste bags
See our Garden Waste portal for information around the Garden Waste collection service in Plymouth, including options to request new or replacement garden waste bags.
Request a bin or domestic collection bag
If you need to request a replacement bin, or a replacement green or brown waste bag if you've been issued one previously, you can use the forms before.