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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
In line with social distancing advice and to protect residents and staff the Council has taken the decision to close the Council offices to the public until further notice.
Whilst the offices are closed to visitors, you are still able to access services and information from this website 24/7.
Information and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to access Council Services during this period can be found on our Coronavirus information page
You are invited to view and contribute to the The Mayor's Covid Record of Reflection
Non-recyclable waste
| Every residence in Castle Point has a black-bag collection. This service is ONLY for all NON-RECYCLABLE material and is collected fortnightly |
Sometimes throwing things away can be confusing, but these items must always go in your rubbish and not your recycling.
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Nappies |
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Crisp packets |
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Disposable masks and gloves |
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Plastic bags |
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Food pouches |
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Broken toys |
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Pyrex |
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Drinks glass |
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Broken crockery |
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Pet poop |
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Pet litter |
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Items too large for a black sack |
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Sharp objects, or with sharp edges e.g. knives, thin metal sheet, broken plastic with sharp edges etc. |
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Paint |
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Oil |
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Broken glass |
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Liquids (inc. engine oil & kitchen oil) |
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Gas cylinders or fire extinguishers |
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Plaster board |
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Soil, stones or rubble |
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Tyres |
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All items must be presented within a black sack. Items that don’t fit in a sack will not be collected. Please see our Bulky Waste service for large items we can collect. |
To download a guide to non-recyclable waste:
Refuse - how to....[pdf] 500KB
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Each property only receives one free roll of black sacks, equivalent to one sack per week. The delivery takes place every Spring. You do not have to use the specific council supplied black sacks - you can use purchase sacks from any shop/online to present your waste in. |
