If a bin has been left out on your street for 14 days or more after collection, it may be considered abandoned.
Before reporting it:
- check with your neighbours to see if the bin belongs to them
- take a photo of the bin if possible to help us identify it
What Happens Next
Once you report the bin:
- we will contact the owner and ask them to retrieve it
- if the owner can’t be identified, we’ll write to nearby addresses
- a notice will be attached to the bin warning that it will be removed if not collected within 14 days
- if the bin is still there after 14 days, we will remove it
If your bin is mistakenly removed, you may need to request a new bin. This could include a replacement charge.