Frequently asked questions
Abandoned vehicles
Asbestos
Bulky household waste collections
Fly-tipping
Household Waste Recycling Centres
Kerbside household recycling collections
Registered charities
Abandoned vehicles
How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
You need to contact your local council if the vehicle is on the highway, and the police if it is on the motorway.
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Asbestos
How can I get rid of asbestos?
Nottinghamshire County Council provides a licenced site where residents can dispose of asbestos from their home / garden. For details of how to dispose of your asbestos, please contact Nottinghamshire County Council .
If the material has been removed by a builder / tradesperson at your property, he must arrange and pay for the disposal at a licensed commercial waste facility. It’s illegal for a tradesperson to dismantle your asbestos building and leave it for you to dispose of.
If you require specialist advice on handling or removing asbestos, contact the Environment Agency on tel: 0800 506506.
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Bulky household waste collections
I have bulky household waste to get rid of, which is too big for my wheeled bin, and I can’t get to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
For DIY types of waste, such as rubble and soil, you should contact a private waste disposal company or hire a skip (contact details can be found in the Yellow Pages).
For items such as cookers, fridges, washing machines etc, you need to contact your local council , who operate a separate bulky household waste collection service, for which there may be a charge.
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Fly-tipping
Who removes fly-tipped rubbish?
The local borough and district councils in Nottinghamshire are responsible for the removal of small incidents of fly-tipped rubbish on the highway. The Environment Agency is responsible for large incidents of fly-tipping or for chemical waste.
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Household Waste Recycling Centres
Where is my nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre and what are the opening hours?
There are 18 Household Waste Recycling Centres where county residents can take their own household waste for recycling and disposal free of charge.
All of the centres except Stapleford HWRC are open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and are open from:
- 8am - 6pm in March
- 8am - 8pm from 1 April to 30 September
- 8am - 6pm during October
- 8am - 4pm between 1 November and 28 February
Stapleford HWRC is open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and is open from:
- 8am - 6pm in March to October
- 8am - 4pm between 1 November and 28 February
You can find the location of your nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre here.
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Kerbside household recycling collections
When is my rubbish due to be collected? Why hasn’t it been collected?
In Nottinghamshire, the local borough and district councils arrange the collection of waste from private households. If your rubbish bin has been missed by mistake and you would like it collected, or if you’ve any other queries about your refuse collection service, contact your local council .
What can I put in my household recycling bin?
The County Council and six of the district councils, and Veolia Environmental Services, are working together to deliver a countywide publicity campaign. The campaign will confirm what materials you can put in your recycling bin, with the aim of reducing levels of contamination in the recyclable waste stream. Find out if you are ' Bin Smart '
What has changed with my household recycling bin collection?
From early 2009, all of the materials you put in your household recycling bin will go to the same facility to be sorted and processed. This means that a few changes have had to be made as to what materials we can accept to make household recycling bin collections consistent across Nottinghamshire. This is part of an integrated approach to waste management that will help to increase the county recycling rate and avoid the need to transport materials for sorting outside the county.
Why can’t I just look at the symbols on packaging?
The labelling on recyclable packaging can be confusing at times. Although ‘recyclable’ symbols on materials, such as the triangles with numbers inside them on some plastics, mean that it may be possible for an item to be recycled, this depends on the facilities available in your area to sort and reprocess these items.
We have therefore produced a guide and quick reminder card so that you can check what you can put in your household recycling bin. You can download the ' Are you Bin Smart?' booklet [PDF 925KB] and the 'Are you Bin Smart?' reminder card [200 KB] here.
Can I put glass in my household recycling bin?
No. Please do not put any glass in your household recycling bin. Like many recovery facilities in the UK, the new MRF in Mansfield is not designed to accept glass as it can affect the quality of other materials, particularly paper.
If you live in Ashfield, Broxtowe or Gedling you currently have a separate kerbside collection for recycling glass bottles and jars. Otherwise these items can be recycled at all bring sites and Household Waste Recycling Centres.
Can I put Tetra Paks, drinks cartons and milk cartons in my household recycling bin?
No. Tetra Paks and drinks cartons are difficult to recycle which limits the potential markets for them. As a result the new MRF in Mansfield is not designed to sort these items. Please do not put Tetra Paks and drinks cartons in your household recycling bin. Some bring sites have banks for these materials – contact your local council for details .
Can I put foil and foil trays in my household recycling bin?
No. Even if foil items are washed and rinsed it is difficult to remove all food residues that can contaminate other recyclable materials, especially paper. Therefore, the new MRF in Mansfield has not been designed to sort foil wrapping and foil trays so please do not put them in your household recycling bin.
Some metal banks at bring sites do however accept foil - please check with your local council for details .
Can I put metal lids in my household recycling bin?
No. Lids on bottles and jars cause problems with the sorting process due to their size and the materials that they are made from. Also metal lids on jars usually have a plastic lining on the inside to create an airtight seal, which means they cannot be recycled with other metals. Please do not put metal lids in your household recycling bin.
Can I put plastic lids in my household recycling bin?
No. Lids on bottles and jars cause problems with the sorting process due to their size and the materials that they are made from. In order to ensure plastic lids have an airtight seal, they are usually made from a different type of plastic than the bottle they are on and they may have a lining on the inside, which means they cannot be recycled with other plastics. Please do not put plastic lids in your household recycling bin.
Can I put soft plastics such as wrapping and carrier bags in my household recycling bin?
No. The market for soft plastics like wrapping and carrier bags is very limited as these plastics are difficult to recycle. This type of plastic can also cause problems during the sorting process as it can damage the machinery if caught on belts and rollers. Please do not put soft plastics in your household recycling bin. You can limit the amount of soft plastics that you throw away by trying to buy items with minimal packaging and opting for reusable bags when shopping.
Can I put plastic fruit punnets and food trays in my household recycling bin?
No. The market for the type of plastics that fruit punnets and food trays are normally made from is very limited as these plastics are difficult to recycle. These plastics can also cause problems during the sorting process as the colours often used can make automated sorting difficult. Please do not put plastic fruit punnets and food trays in your household recycling bin.
Some plastic banks at bring sites do however accept more plastics than you can put in your household recycling bin - please check with your local council for details .
Can I put margarine / butter containers in my household recycling bin?
Yes. Margarine and butter containers can be put in your household recycling bin. However, please rinse them thoroughly to remove all food residues.
Can I put ice cream tubs in my household recycling bin?
No. Unfortunately you cannot put ice cream tubs in your household recycling bin because the new MRF in Mansfield has not been designed to sort them.
Some plastic banks at bring sites do however accept more plastics than you can put in your household recycling bin - please check with your local council for details .
Can I put empty aerosol cans in my household recycling bin?
Yes. Empty aerosol cans can be put in your household recycling bin. Please ensure they are empty, and never puncture crush or burn aerosol cans because they can explode and the gases can damage the environment.
Can I put Yellow Pages in my household recycling bin?
Yes. A change in the way that Yellow Pages are produced means that these can now be recycled. Please put them in your household recycling bin.
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Registered charities
As a registered charity, how can I dispose of our waste?
Please contact Nottinghamshire County Council and we will advise you on the most appropriate method of disposal.
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