Your dustbin
This page provides information about the types of bin available to residents in Reigate & Banstead.
The council operates a wheeled bin refuse collection service which started in 1997. At that time each property was provided with a wheeled bin, unless it was decided that use of a bin was impractical, e.g. if the property has access problems.
The council’s policy is to collect one bin with the lid closed, per household.
The following items cannot be taken in your wheeled bin:- Garden Waste
Domestic DIY waste
Soil, stone, rubble
Items heavier than 15 kg
Needles and clinical waste
Paint tins
Chemicals
- Business Waste
There are two sizes of domestic wheeled bins; either a 140 litre bin or a 240 litre bin. Please be aware the council may introduce an additional annual charge for properties with a 240 litre wheeled refuse bin once relevant legislation has been enacted. The 240 litre bin is for larger families only.
If you currently use a 240 litre bin and wish to avoid the charges, by starting to recycle or recycling more, you would be offered a free exchange to the standard 140 litre bin.
If you move
If you are planning to move to a property, you need to check whether the previous occupier is leaving the wheeled bin. If not, you as the resident will be responsible for purchasing a new compatible standard 140 litre wheeled bin, so that the household waste can be collected. The containers must be compatible with Reigate & Bandstead's specifications, please contact Customer Services for further information.
If your property does not have a wheeled bin, these can be purchased through our Help Line. For information on the cost of a refuse bin please visit our recycling and refuse fees and charges page.
If you use wheeled bin liners for your refuse bin the liners can be purchased from most major supermarkets.
Unsuitable property for a wheeled bin
If a resident believes that their property is unsuitable to have a wheeled bin, the resident can apply in writing to Neighbourhood Services to have the property assessed for the black sack service provision. Properties built after 1997 cannot apply for the black sack service, as the properties should have been designed to accommodate the provision and collection of a wheeled bin.
If you are moving into a new development the wheeled bin and recycling box should be provided by the developer as part of their planning obligations.
To purchase the standard 140 litre or the larger 240 litre bin, please contact the Help Line.
Living in a flat or shared property
There are two sizes of communal bins for use in flats; either 660 or 1100 litre containers.
Our policy is to collect all refuse that is contained within the communal bins. This would not include bulky items placed in the communal bin of fly-tipped in the communal area such as chairs and TVs.
It is the responsibility of the Landlord, Management Company or Housing Association to provide sufficient containers and for clearing any excess waste not placed in the communal bins. The containers must be compatible with our specifications, please contact Customer Services for further information.
Contact
For further information please contact the Help Line on 01737 276000 or email customer.services@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.
Neighbourhood ServicesTown Hall
Castlefield Road
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 0NS
Last updated : 27/09/2011
