How do I dispose of a mattress in Northumberland?
You can also dispose of bulky waste items in other ways:
- Look for organisations and charities on our reuse and recycle page to see if any can make use of your items.
- Take most of your bulky waste items to one of our household waste recovery centres (HWRCs) for free.
- Use our bulky waste collection service.
Is Styrofoam recyclable in Northumberland County?
You can drop off clean, bulky styrofoam packaging at any Community Recycling Centre. It must be in a clear or clear-blue bag. Please note that we DO NOT accept meat trays, take-out containers, packing peanuts, or spongy-foam. These items are garbage.
Are tips open in Northumberland?
If you are using the site and don’t require a permit, you may be asked to show proof that you live in Northumberland….Opening times.
| HWRC Site | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Alnwick Bebside Berwick Hexham Morpeth North Seaton Prudhoe (West Wylam) | Monday – Sunday: 8am to 6pm |
How do I get a bigger bin from the council Northumberland?
If you would like to request a larger bin, please call us on 0345 600 6400.
Can I take freezer to tip?
Due to the hazardous elements contained within a fridge, it must be disposed of responsibly. Therefore, you cannot leave it on the pavement, hoping for the scrap man to take away and you may also struggle taking it to your local tip as not all tips accept them.
Can I take a van to the tip Northumberland?
The following are all allowed with a permit: Any van, private or trade weighing less than 3.5 tonnes.
Can you take a dishwasher to the tip?
We can collect: large electrical appliances (such as an oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher)
Can I get a bigger green bin Sunderland?
Larger size bins are not provided, except in cases where households have been assessed as requiring a 360 litre blue recycling bin. Residual waste in the green bin is collected one week and recycling in the blue bin the next week. All households therefore have at least one 240 litre bin emptied each week.
What goes in the green bin Cobourg?
Residents of Northumberland County are invited to participate in the Green Bin program….The green bin will accept the following materials:
- Meats.
- Bones.
- Poultry.
- Dairy products.
- Eggs.
- Table scraps and plate scrapings.
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Bread, dough.
Can I take a washing machine to the tip UK?
Washing machines (including twin tubs), tumble dryers and dishwashers are accepted at recycling centres. If your washing machine or tumble dryer is still in good working order, you could donate it to a furniture reuse group such as the Furniture Re-use Network or Freecycle.
Where to dispose of waste in Northumberland County?
Debit and Credit Only. You may use any Community Recycling Centre (CRC) in Northumberland County to dispose of items such as household garbage, bulky waste items and recyclable materials. The Material Recovery Facility is not a Community Recycling Centre.
How many refuse collection vehicles are there in Northumberland?
In Northumberland, we only operate a single fleet of refuse collection vehicles. This means that the same vehicle that collects recyclable waste one week, will then collect residual waste the next week.
Where to recycle Tetrapak in Northumberland County Council?
We would like to stress, the decision to remove the collection sites has been taken by the contractor who recycles the cartons, not Northumberland County Council. Tetrapak recycling will continue to be available at the Household Waste Recovery Centres.
Where do plastics go to be recycled in Northumberland?
In Northumberland, plastics such as this should be placed in your general rubbish bin. This waste is then used as fuel for our Energy from Waste scheme, which generates 9.6MW of electricity to the National Grid every year.