Can I opt out of the scheme?
Yes, you can. However if you do we will only collect your black bin every 2-weeks. As at present no side-waste will be collected.


Do I have to have both new bins?
No, if you do not have a garden you may feel that you do not need to have a green bin. The choice is entirely up to you.


What day of the week will my waste be collected?
The day of the week we collect your waste will be unaffected by the scheme.For example, if your current collection is on a Monday, it will stay on a Monday; Tuesday will remain Tuesday etc. The List Of Roads page gives information concerning when each colour of bin will be collected.


I already compost my garden/kitchen waste?
You obviously may not feel you require a green bin, but the option will be yours.


What will happen to our household waste?
Waste from the black bins will still go to landfill. However the waste from the green bin will be shredded and composted to produce a soil improver. Waste from the blue bin will be sorted and recycled appropriately.


What can I do to help?
Flatten cardboard boxes and remove any waxed paper from inside the box. Rinse and squash cans. Remove tops and squash plastic bottles

What will happen if I try the new system and then decide just to have my black bin or the green and blue bins?
That will be no problem - just let us know and we will collect the unwanted bin(s). However your collection will remain fortnightly.


Can I put glass in the Blue Bin?
No - If possible glass should be taken to the Bring Sites.


What about Textiles/Shoes?
Once again, unfortunately we are unable to accept these in the Blue Bin. They can of course be taken to the Bring Sites or your local Charity Shop.


Why do I need three bins?
As we are going from a weekly to a alternate week collection it is felt that you will require additional capacity. The three bins system should provide adequate storage space for each type of waste.


Will I be affected by the new multi-bin collection scheme?
Please see attached details on composition of the streets involved in the first wave.


What additional costs will this put on the residents of Waveney?
The only cost to Waveney District Council's residents will be the revenue costs for any additional freighter drivers and crew providing the service.


Who is paying for all the extra bins and additional freighters?
Suffolk County Council are covering all the capital costs for the implementation of this scheme.