Recycling rules for High Peak
Based on High Peak published guidance · Last verified October 2026
Under Simpler Recycling, councils across England are standardising collections. Here's what currently goes in each bin in High Peak.
Search what goes in your bins →Quick answers for High Peak
Polystyrene: Not accepted in High Peak's recycling bin
Cardboard: Goes in your recycling bin
Glass bottles and jars: Goes in your recycling bin
Food waste: Not accepted in High Peak's recycling bin
Containers should be empty and rinsed clean.
Tins and cans: Goes in your recycling bin
Aerosols: Goes in your recycling bin
Your bins in High Peak, by colour
Container colours as published by High Peak. Some homes get a different container. See the notes.
Green bin
Garden plant waste
Availability: Only emptied if subscribed to garden waste service
What goes in each bin
Recycling
Accepted
Brown bin, we can only recycle...:
- Glass bottles and jars
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
- Food tins, drinks cans, foil and aerosols
- Food and drink cartons
- Cardboard
- Paper
Not accepted
Brown bin, we can't recycle...:
- Black plastic bottles, pots, tubs or trays
- Plastic bags or film
- Food waste or liquid · Containers should be empty and rinsed clean
- Polystyrene trays or packaging
- Plastic toys or coat hangers
- Electrical items
- Photographs
- Wrapping paper and cards made from foil or that contain glitter or plastic
- BooksInstead: Donate books in good condition to a charity shop
Garden Waste
Accepted
Green lidded bin, we can only compost...:
- Grass
- Leaves
- Weeds (not Japanese knotweed or ragwort)
- Flowers and plants
- Hedge clipping or pruning's
- Branches and twigs
- Windfall fruit
Not accepted
Green lidded bin, we can't compost...:
- Plastic bags, flowerpots, seed trays or other plastic items
- Cat or dog faeces
- Large branches or tree stumps
- Soil, stones or rubble
- Painted or treated wood
We don't have checked food waste guidance for High Peak yet.
See High Peak's own guidanceWhen are bins collected in High Peak?
This page covers what goes in each bin. Collection days are set by the council and vary by street. See how to find your bin collection day, or browse streets by postcode to see schedules your neighbours have added.
Check with the council over bank holidays. See the council’s page →
In High Peak’s own words: “Food waste collections are carried out on a weekly schedule.”
No streets in High Peak on BinBosh yet — be the first to add yours, and your neighbours can adopt it instead of setting up their own.
Frequently asked questions
What bin does polystyrene go in High Peak?
In High Peak, polystyrene trays or packaging can't go in your recycling bin.
What bin does cardboard go in High Peak?
In High Peak, cardboard goes in your recycling bin.
What bin do glass bottles and jars go in High Peak?
In High Peak, glass bottles and jars go in your recycling bin.
What bin does food waste go in High Peak?
In High Peak, food waste or liquid can't go in your recycling bin. Containers should be empty and rinsed clean.
What bin do tins and cans go in High Peak?
In High Peak, food tins, drinks cans, foil and aerosols go in your recycling bin.
What goes in the recycling bin in High Peak?
High Peak's recycling bin accepts glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, food tins, drinks cans, foil and aerosols, food and drink cartons, cardboard, paper, and more.
What goes in the garden waste bin in High Peak?
High Peak's garden waste bin accepts grass, leaves, weeds (not japanese knotweed or ragwort), flowers and plants, hedge clipping or pruning's, branches and twigs, and more.
What can't be recycled in High Peak?
Items not accepted in High Peak: black plastic bottles, pots, tubs or trays, plastic bags or film, food waste or liquid, polystyrene trays or packaging. Food waste or liquid — containers should be empty and rinsed clean.
Helpful guides
Source: High Peak council website. Check your council's site for the latest updates.
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