Things You Can Put in the Purple-Lidded Bin
You may dispose of the following items in the purple-lidded bin:
- Cold ashes
- Pet waste
- Disposable nappies
- Broken glass
- Plastic film
- Polystyrene
- Wrapping paper
Things You Cannot Put in the Purple-Lidded Bin
The following items are prohibited from being placed in the purple-lidded bin:
- Recyclable materials
- Food waste
- Garden waste
- Stones, rubble, soil, or building materials
- Car parts or batteries
- Oil, paint, or chemicals
- Textiles/clothing
- Tree branches
- Asbestos-based materials
- Hot ashes
- Oversized items that don’t fit comfortably in the bin
- Clinical waste or hypodermic needles
- Large glass objects
- Hazardous materials
Important Information
Torfaen CBC will not collect any extra rubbish left next to the purple-lidded bin, nor will they empty a bin if the lid is left open.