Recycling changes FAQs

There's no need to separate glass anymore. You can put glass straight into your pink sacks or recycling bins. That is now the normal way for it to be collected.

There is now machinery in place to separate glass at the recycling centre, and working with our new contractor Biffa has meant we can make the service easier for residents to use.

Food waste collections are being introduced in March-April 2026.

No. There won't be more frequent collections but you can flatten boxes and rinse and squash plastic bottles before placing them in your recycling bin to help increase capacity. If you have extra recycling, put it in non-black bags (for example, a clear bin liner) next to your bin.

We will not be changing collection days from 1 July. You will be notified if there are any changes to your collection days in the future. Check your collection days.

We are part of a waste partnership with Wealden and Rother District Councils. The councils undertook a robust and comprehensive procurement, evaluation and selection exercise which comprised several stages, in line with procurement rules.

During the process bids were put forward by a number of contractors and each one was carefully scrutinised by the councils to ensure a quality, efficient service and value for money. Unfortunately, costs have risen in the waste and recycling industry in recent years, but we are satisfied that this contract is in line with contracts that were procured by other councils during 2018.

Yes, the next delivery of pink sacks to your property will be a thicker type of bag.

Please make sure you mix glass with all other cycling in the sacks to ensure it is evenly spread between sacks.