Waste

Find out about recycling and waste services available to you and get some helpful tips on how to reduce your waste.  

• Put rubbish out after 4.30pm the night before, or before 6am (!) on the collection day download the calendar and don’t let waste build up.

• A wall makes a world of difference. Rubbish cannot be collected if left inside the boundary of your property i.e. in your garden. It must be placed on the pavement to ensure collection.

• The Green Bag Scheme is now a weekly collection of dry recyclables such as plastic bottles, cans and paper. These are collected in an official Council green bag. The green bags can be obtained from the student unions, and Council buildings such as libraries and leisure centres.

• Household Waste Recycling Centres are located at Lamby Way in Rumney, Weddal Road in Heath or Bessemer Close in Grangetown. All three sites are open 7 days a week – 7am to 6.45pm. Access by car only.

• You could face a fixed penalty notice of £100 from the council if rubbish becomes an issue at your property. Rubbish should not be left in the front garden.

• Any wheeled bins must be brought back into your property after collection.

• If you allow rubbish to accumulate it attracts rats/vermin to the property. Similarly, if food/spillages are left exposed this attracts mice, ants, cockroaches and pests.

• Bulky refuse items such as fridges/freezers, washing machines, beds, cookers can be moved free by calling Connect to Cardiff (C2C) on 029 2087 2087.

• Charities and your local charity shop willingly accept reusable household items and goods. Don’t throw away what can be reused for a good cause.

When is my rubbish collected?

Click here to download a waste booklet with information on all your waste and recycling needs.

Use Tidy Text; a free texting service. This easy to use service sends text messages to remind you when your recycling bags and waste are being collected. Sign up is free when you subscribe online at www.keepcardifftidy.com also check out Tidy Text by clicking here

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A wall makes a world of difference. Rubbish cannot be collected if left inside the boundary of your property i.e. on your side of the property wall or in the garden. It must be placed on the pavement to ensure collection. Vermin of the four legged and winged kind love the bins; putting them out at the correct times, not leaving them in the garden or letting waste build up is a sure fire way to ensure rats and seagulls don't set up home in your home.