Refuse and Recycling

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of questioned frequently asked by you, the public. Just click on a question to be guided to the answer. We try and keep this list as up to date as possible but if there is a question you think should be added, please click the link at the bottom of the page to e-mail your question to us.

• What do I need to start recycling?
• When will my Green Bags be collected?
• When will my Pink bags be collected?
• When will my Garden Waste be collected?
• Where can I get Green and Pink bags from?
• Where can I get a Glass and battery recycling bag?
• Where can I get Collection Calendars from?
• What time do I need to put my bags out by?
• What can be recycled in the Green Bags?
• What can be recycled in the Pink Bags?
• Where are the Recycling Collection Points (Banks) in my area?
• Where does my rubbish go to if it's not recycled?
• What happens to the rubbish I put out for recycling?
• Where does my Garden Waste go to?
• How can I dispose of large/bulky items?
• Where can I get my own compost bin?
• How do I recycle my old furniture?

 

What do I need to start recycling?

You need Green Bags for paper, Pink Bags for plastics, tins and cans, a White Bag for glass and batteries and the calendars with the collection dates on. Phone 01244 402 477 or e-mail customercontact@chester.gov.uk and you will be sent a starter pack.

When will my Green Bags be collected?

Click here to be directed to the Pink & Green Bag Collection Timetable

When will my Pink Bags be collected?

Click her to be directed to the Pink & Green Bag Collection Timetable

When will my Garden Waste be collected?

To find out when you Garden Waste will be collected please call us on 01244 402 477 or e-mail customercontact@chester.gov.uk and you will be sent a calendar.

Where can I get Green and Pink Bags from?

The Council offices in the Forum have a supply, alternatively you can call us on 01244 402 477 or e-mail customercontact@chester.gov.uk to be sent a supply.

If you know of any shops in the Chester area that would be willing to keep a supply of bags for local residents, please call us on 01244 402 399.

Where can I get a Glass and Battery Recycling Bag?

The 'Bag-IT' battery and glass scheme currently covers 90% of the Chester District. To find out if you are eligable, please call us on 01244 402 477 or e-mail

customercontact@chester.gov.uk 

If you would like to know more about the scheme, click the Battery and Glass Recycling link

Where can I get a collection calendars from?

The Council offices in the Forum have a supply, alternatively you can call us on 01244 402 477 or e-mail customercontact@chester.gov.uk to be sent one.

What time do I need to put my bags out by?

Your bags must be out and ready for collection by 7.30am, alternatively many residents just put them out the night before as long as they are put out no earlier than one night prior to collection.

What can be recycled in Green Bags?

Click this link to be directed to the Green and Pink Bags Scheme

What can be recycled in Pink Bags?

Click this link to be directed to the Green and Pink Bags Scheme

Where are the Recycling Collection Points (Banks) in my area?

There are many banks for recyclable materials in Chester, to see a complete list, click the Recycling Sites link.

 

Where does my rubbish go if it's not recycled?

If you do not put your recyclable rubbish in the green, pink, white bags or brown bags/bins your rubbish will be sent to Landfill Site where it is buried in a hole in the ground. For more information, click the Landfill Sites link.

 

What happens to the rubbish I put out for recycling?

It goes to our MRF (Materials Reclamation Facility) located on Bumpers Lane, Sealand Road, Chester. The materials are sorted here and then sent off to companies that turn them into new products. For more details, click Recycling Process the link.

 

Where does my Garden Waste go to?

The collected Garden Waste is sent to one of two sites. One site in Hapsford composts it and then sells it on. The other site is a farm in Waverton (home of the Crocky Trail) and the Garden Waste is composted and used on the farm, eliminating the need for chemical fertilizers. For more information on Garden Waste, click the Garden Waste Collection link.

 

How can I dispose of large/bulky items?

The City Council operates a Special Collections service to residents. You are entitled to one free collection per financial year (April-March). Any further collections will be subject to a £15 charge. For more details, click the link below.

Special and Bulk Collections

Where can I get my own Compost Bin?

There are three sizes of compost bin available and each bin comes with a free composting guide. Click the Home Composting link to find out more.

 

How Do I Recycle My Old Furniture?

There are two recyclers of furniture around the Chester area. There contact details are below;

Second Circle Furniture Recycling Centre (Non Profit Making Social Enterprise)
Unit 8
Aerial Road
Llay Industrial Estate
Llay
Wrexham
LL12 0TU
Tel. 01829 740 330

Free house clearance / removal service. All furniture and electrical goods collected are sold onto members of the community.

Blacon Furniture Project
4 Maitland Way
Blacon
Chester
CH1 5QT
Tel. 01244 379 293
(Open Monday to Thursday 10.00-14.00 and Friday 10.00-13.00)

 

If there are any questions you feel should be added to this list, please call us on 01244 402 477 or e-mail customer.contact@chester.gov.uk