Around 30,000 tonnes of waste is collected every year from the black bins in Ipswich. That’s an average of 500 kgs (half a tonne) of waste from each home in Ipswich. The waste goes to a local Energy from Waste plant, to produce electricity, however some of that waste could have been recycled or composted.
To help minimise the amount of waste you put in your black bin, please check what can go in your blue bin and your brown bin and make sure that you recycle as much as you can.
Remember, wherever you can, please Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Black bins come in two sizes: small (140 litres) or medium (180 litres). Let us know if you would like to change the size of your bin.
Your black bin is emptied once a fortnight on your normal collection week. You can use our online tool to find out when the bins will next be emptied in your street:
Please help us by making sure that you put your bin out for collection at the right time and in the right place. Find out more on our Where to put your bin page.
Please do not:
Find out more about your waste collection by downloading the guidance document below:
Your black bin is for any waste that cannot be either recycled or composted.
Please remember to recycle small electrical items, glass and clothing at your local Household Waste Recycling Centres, or local recycling facility Recycling Points to help reduce your waste.
Where does your black bin rubbish go? www.suffolkrecycling.org.uk/learning-zone/where-rubbish-goes