What can go in my household bins
Non-recyclable waste
We are changing the way you recycle at home.
We will be delivering a new grey bin to households for non recyclable waste, changing your existing green bin to a recycling bin and your blue bin to a paper and card bin. Find out more.Important notice
If your new GREY bin has been delivered:
- please use your new GREY bin for general non-recyclable waste starting on the collections day on your new calendar
If you have not received your new GREY bin:
- please continue to use your GREEN bin (or black/grey for some residents) for non-recyclable waste
Check your bin collection days
Non-recyclable waste
Use your non-recyclable waste bin for waste that cannot be recycled.
This bin must not be used for:
- heavy items such as soil and rubble as it is a potential safety risk
- hot ashes or corrosive substances, always put cold ashes in a bag before putting them in the bin
- items with batteries such as vapes - find out how to dispose this
- glass - find out how to dispose this
If we consider the bin to be overloaded, it will not be emptied, a sticker will be placed on the lid with instructions.
Further information
If you are unsure which bin to put an item in, please contact recycle@highland.gov.uk or you can search for items on RecycleNow for information on how and where to dispose of it.