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Recycling rules for South Holland

Based on South Holland published guidance · Last verified October 2026

Under Simpler Recycling, councils across England are standardising collections. Here's what currently goes in each bin in South Holland.

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Quick answers for South Holland

Your bins in South Holland, by colour

Container colours as published by South Holland. Some homes get a different container. See the notes.

Black sack

Refuse

Brown bin

Garden waste

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Paper sacks also used by some until 31 December 2026

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What goes in each bin

Recycling

Accepted

Recycling guide, paper and cardboard, including:

  • Newspaper and magazines
  • Paper (not shredded)
  • Writing paper and envelopes
  • Cardboard packaging
  • Junk mail
  • Telephone books and yellow pages
  • Mail order catalogues
  • Cardboard and corrugated card
  • Cereal packets
  • Cardboard egg boxes

Recycling guide, plastics, including:

  • Drink and milk bottles
  • Plastic bottles including tops
  • Yogurt pots
  • Margarine, butter and ice cream tubs
  • Microwave meal trays

Recycling guide, metal food tins, drinks cans, including:

  • Steel and aluminium drink cans
  • Biscuit and sweet tins
  • Food tins and pet food tins
  • Clean tin foil and foil trays
  • Food trays
  • Waxed drink containers
  • Aerosol cans
  • Jar lids

Recycling guide, mixed glass, including:

  • Glass bottles and jars

Not accepted

Recycling guide, what you can't recycle:

  • Toys
  • CDs, DVDs, videos
  • Handbags and sports bags
  • Belts
  • Food waste
  • Crisp packets
  • Pet food pouches
  • Nappies
  • Sanitary towels
  • Pet bedding
  • Pet waste
  • Green waste
  • Hose pipes
  • Electric cabling
  • Christmas lights
  • Paddling pools
  • Inflatables
  • Wood
  • Electrical items
  • Pyrex and other cooking dishes
  • Medical waste
  • Light bulbs
  • Polystyrene
  • Batteries
  • Sheet glass (windows, mirrors)
  • Old wallpaper
  • Blister packets
  • Kitchen towels
  • Wet wipes
  • Buckets
  • Plant pots
  • Washing up bowls
  • Furniture
  • Laundry baskets
  • Cigarette packets
  • Plastic film and thin plastic
  • Pizza boxes
  • Plastic carrier bags
  • Clothing
  • Wallpaper
  • Books

Garden Waste

Accepted

The types of materials that are accepted as garden waste are:

  • General garden waste
  • Grass cuttings
  • Tree and shrub cuttings
  • Small branches · Up to 2 inches (50mm) in diameter
  • Shrubs
  • Leaves
  • Flowers
  • Weeds
  • Prunings
  • Roots
  • Hedge trimmings

We don't have checked food waste guidance for South Holland yet.

See South Holland's own guidance

When are bins collected in South Holland?

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.

Bank holidays, in South Holland’s own words: “For collections on the upcoming Bank Holiday Monday (31st August), collections will happen as normal on the 31st.” See the council’s page →

In South Holland’s own words: “We collect your refuse (black sacks) and recycling (green sacks) every week from the border of your property.”

No streets in South Holland 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 South Holland?

In South Holland, polystyrene can't go in your recycling bin.

What bin does cardboard go in South Holland?

In South Holland, cardboard packaging goes in your recycling bin.

What bin do glass bottles and jars go in South Holland?

In South Holland, glass bottles and jars go in your recycling bin.

What bin does food waste go in South Holland?

In South Holland, food waste can't go in your recycling bin.

What bin do tins and cans go in South Holland?

In South Holland, steel and aluminium drink cans go in your recycling bin.

What goes in the recycling bin in South Holland?

South Holland's recycling bin accepts newspaper and magazines, paper (not shredded), writing paper and envelopes, cardboard packaging, junk mail, telephone books and yellow pages, and more.

What goes in the garden waste bin in South Holland?

South Holland's garden waste bin accepts general garden waste, grass cuttings, tree and shrub cuttings, small branches, shrubs, leaves, and more. Up to 2 inches (50mm) in diameter.

What can't be recycled in South Holland?

Items not accepted in South Holland: toys, cds, dvds, videos, handbags and sports bags, belts.

Helpful guides

Recycling Symbols →Food Waste Guide →Common Recycling Questions →Bin Colours by Council →Find Your Bin Day →

Source: South Holland council website. Check your council's site for the latest updates.

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