Green bins and garden waste
Find your bin collection day
Green bin calendars and collections
- The new green bin calendars were delivered by the 23 March.
- The first collections started on Saturday 17 March and by 31 March all green bin collections will have resumed.
- Residents are encouraged to check their calendars for any change in their collection day as this may not be the same as their refuse and blue bin day or use our bin collection day search facility.
Home composting
Did you know you can recycle your organic kitchen waste as well as your garden waste for a more beautiful garden?
The price of the compost bins for South Tyneside residents are offered at a discounted rate compared to the normal retail price and start from as little as £16 (excluding £5.49 delivery).
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The following items are not accepted:
(*If you are putting turf into your green bin, remove any excess soil to avoid the bin becoming too heavy to empty) | Once a fortnight during spring, summer and autumn. Please remember: Your garden waste collection day may not be the same as your collection day for your refuse or blue bin. Put your bin out before 7.30am. Place your bin where the edge of your property meets the footpath/road. Don't leave out large items or extra bags as they will not be collected. You can take these materials to be recycled at the Recycling Village Take your bin back in once it has been emptied. Putting the wrong materials in your green bin may mean we will not empty it. |
Home composting
Did you know you can recycle your organic kitchen waste as well as your garden waste for a more beautiful garden?
Composting is easy to make and also very good for the environment.
You will even benefit from:
- Improved balance and structure of your garden's soil
- Savings, by reducing reliance on peat-based composts and man made fertilizers
- Save space in your waste bin by reducing kitchen waste
- Helping prevent needless amounts of your waste going to increasingly expensive landfill sites which produce greenhouse gases
Compost grass clippings, plant prunings, used tea bags and fruit and vegetable peelings. Over time it will breakdown into a healthy soil improver for your plants and shrubs.
The price of the compost bins for South Tyneside residents are offered at a discounted rate compared to the normal retail price, and start from as little as £16 (excluding delivery at £5.49).
There are two different size compost bins available as well as other related products and accessories. The compost bins are made from recycled plastic and come with a 10 year guarantee.
If you would like to buy a compost bin, or would like more information about home composting, call 0845 130 6090 or www.stc.getcomposting.com
