Disposable nappies and hygiene products generate large amounts of waste. This page also explains how to dispose of disposable nappies and hygiene waste safely.
Why switch to reusable nappies?
- Disposable nappies contribute significantly to household rubbish.
- Reusable nappies can save money over time and reduce environmental impact.
- Modern reusable nappies are easy to use and care for.
Support
You can request additional refuse sacks to support nappy waste. If you meet our criteria, you will receive a roll of refuse sacks for each child in your household that is:
- aged under 30 months (2.5 years)
- aged over 30 months (2.5 years) with special educational needs and disabilities and/or a medical condition and uses nappies
If you have a child over 30 months (2.5 years) old and still using nappies please visit the advice on potty training.
We may carry out spot checks, and you may be asked to provide evidence later (for example, a Child Benefit letter, a redacted birth certificate, or an NHS Red Book page). You will only need to provide evidence if selected and we will contact you by email if this is the case.
Disposing of disposable nappies and hygiene waste
You should double‑bag disposable nappies, incontinence pads and sanitary products and place them in your general waste bin.