Black box
Recycle glass bottles and jars (more info)
Changes to Black Box collections from 1 October 2024
Starting 1 October 2024, only glass bottles and jars should be placed in your black box for recycling.
Small electrical items (WEEE) and textiles will no longer be accepted in the black box. If you include these items, the glass will still be collected, but the WEEE/textiles will be left behind with a contamination sticker explaining why.
Where to recycle textiles and small electrical items:
- Textiles: Take them to local recycling points, Household Waste Recycling Centres, or consider donating if in good condition.
- Small WEEE: Use the national electrical take-back scheme at retailers when purchasing new items or bring them to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Black Box Collection service updates:
- The black box will still be collected every two weeks. Check your updated collection calendar from 2 October 2024, as some collection days may change.
- If your collection day changes, most first collections in October will be scheduled earlier than usual.
- From 1 October, separate vehicles will collect your black box, food caddy, and AHP sacks (if applicable). Different vehicles may arrive for each, so do not report a missed collection until all collections have taken place.
Recycle electricals
Anything with a plug, battery or cable can now be recycled at over 26,000 electrical recycling and reuse points in the UK (how to recycle electronics)
Buying a new electrical item from the high street? Shops will now recycle the one you're replacing for free.