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Council Tax Billing

We understand that as the new annual Council Tax bills are issued, you may need to contact us. To make this easier we have temporarily extended our normal operating hours for our Council Tax telephone lines until 7pm from Monday, 20 March to Thursday, 30 March **Monday - Friday only**
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Green Refuse Bin

Green Household Waste Bin

The green refuse bin is for the disposal of all 'non-recyclable' household waste and is taken to the Energy from Waste Plant (EfW) in North Hykeham where it is incinerated to generate electricity.

Items that go into your green refuse bin

  • Food waste
  • Crisp packets
  • Food pouches
  • Plastic bags
  • Plastic films
  • Plastic food wrappings
  • Cigarette packets
  • Cigarette butts (when cold)
  • Nappies
  • Baby/kitchen/bathroom wipes
  • Soiled tissues
  • takeaway containers
  • Hard plastics
  • Metal items such as cutlery, pots and pans
  • Shredded paper (bagged and tied)
  • Polystyrene packaging
  • Bubble wrap

 

NO THANKS

  • Batteries
  • Electrical items
  • Hot ashes
  • Hazardous waste, e.g. gas cylinders, asbestos
  • Garden Waste