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Waste and Recycling

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Kerbside Recycling

The Council provides a fortnightly kerbside recycling scheme for the collection of paper, glass and cans from all properties with ground floor access.

Residents in certain pre-selected streets are taking part in a trial to collect plastic bottles and cardboard for recycling.

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Love Food, Hate Waste

Whether it’s the last few slices bread or the pasta that was cooked for two but could have fed four! Here are simple tips which could help you save money:

  • Keep your apples in the fridge instead of the fruit bowl (they'll keep fresh for around two weeks longer)

  • Weigh / measure rice and pasta before cooking. 1/4 of a mug of rice is sufficient for one adult.

  • Checking dates saves money. Food can be eaten right up to a 'use-by' date or frozen. 'Best before' dates are for quality so there is no need to throw out food on the stated date - eggs being the exception.

 

To find out how much food you waste, complete the food waste diary at the bottom of this page.

Visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com for more tips and advice, or download the free Iphone app.

Reduce and Reuse

Have you thought about reusing your carrier bags or reducing your junk mail? There are lots of other things you can do to help the environment by reducing and reusing your rubbish.

Waste Enforcement

The council has Enforcement powers to protect and improve our borough. The issues looked at are those that can have a negative impact on the local environment and include; abandoned/nuisance vehicles, untaxed vehicles, fly tipping, littering and dog fouling.

Collection Dates

Kerbside recycling collection days (black box)

Garden waste collection days (green bins) 

Rubbish collection days (black bag)

Report a problem

Collection Issues Online form 

Street Cleansing Report Form

Apply online

Black sack supply service online form

Assisted Collections online form

Joining/Leaving Recycling Schemes

Garden Waste Collections

Dudley Council provides a green waste scheme for the collection of garden waste from each household on pre-determined dates. 

Local Recycling Centres

There are approximately 50 sites located around the borough where you can take your recycling, most with facilities for recycling glass, cans and papers. Some sites also have facilities for recycling plastic bottles, cardboard, food and drink cartons (such as fruit juice) as well as textiles.

Find a Recycling Location

Rubbish Collection

Dudley Council provide all residents with a weekly rubbish collection for the disposal of general non-recyclable waste.

Special Collections (Bulky items)

The Council undertakes special collections (otherwise known as bulky uplifts) for large items from domestic premises. For a small fee, you can get rid of unwanted items quickly and easily - typically within eight working days of your request.

Civic Amenity Site

There is a Civic Amenity site in Stourbridge where residents can drop off  a range of waste materials for recycling, including glass (bottles and jars), paper and cardboard, food and drink cans, textiles, car oil, scrap metal, batteries (household and car), timber, garden waste, old toys, books and shoes.