Recycling rules for Wealden
Based on Wealden published guidance · Last verified October 2026
Under Simpler Recycling, councils across England are standardising collections. Here's what currently goes in each bin in Wealden.
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Polystyrene: Not accepted in Wealden's recycling bin
Cardboard: Goes in your recycling bin
Glass bottles and jars: Goes in your recycling bin
Food waste: Wealden has a separate food waste collection
Takes fruit & vegetables, meat, fish and bones, rice, pasta and beans and more.
Tins and cans: Goes in your recycling bin
Aerosols: Goes in your recycling bin
Your bins in Wealden, by colour
Container colours as published by Wealden. Some homes get a different container. See the notes.
Green bin
Glass bottles and jars, cardboard, paper
Older recycling bins might still be black
Black bin
General household waste
Brown bin
Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings
Availability: Chargeable service
What goes in each bin
Recycling
Accepted
Recycling Bin – clean, dry and loose, yes please:
- Glass bottles and jars
- Cardboard
- Paper
- Food tins and drink cans
- Aluminium foil
- Aerosol cans
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays, bags
- Food and drinks cartons
- Plant pots · Not black
Not accepted
Recycling Bin – clean, dry and loose, no thanks:
- Food waste
- Garden waste
- Textiles and shoes
- Black plastic bags
- Polystyrene/bubble wrap
- Compostable plastic
- Medicine blister packs
- Cling film
- Hard plastics (e.g. toys)
- Foil-lined plastic pouches and bags
- Pyrex/ovenproof glassware
- Drinking glasses and crockery
- Window panes and mirrors
- Light bulbs
Common mistakes
- Fireworks→ goes in General Waste
Food Waste
Accepted
Food Waste Bin, yes Please:
- Fruit & vegetables
- Meat, fish and bones
- Rice, pasta and beans
- Bread, dairy and eggs
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
Not accepted
Food Waste Bin, no Thanks:
- Pet waste and bedding
- Cooking oil and liquids
- Plastic bags
- Packaging and paper
Garden Waste
Accepted
Garden Waste Bin – Chargeable Service, yes please:
- Grass cuttings
- Hedge trimmings
- Shrub and flower cuttings
- Branches · Up to 10cm/4″ diameter
- Weeds
- Roots
- Leaves
- Herbivorous pet bedding · Not paper
Not accepted
Garden Waste Bin – Chargeable Service, no thanks:
- Food waste
- Plastics
- Soil/compost
- Rubble
- Nappies
- Treated and painted wood
- Japanese knotweed
When are bins collected in Wealden?
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 Wealden’s own words: “Your collection day for rubbish and recycling is on the same day on alternate weeks.”
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Frequently asked questions
What bin does polystyrene go in Wealden?
In Wealden, polystyrene/bubble wrap can't go in your recycling bin.
What bin does cardboard go in Wealden?
In Wealden, cardboard goes in your recycling bin.
What bin do glass bottles and jars go in Wealden?
In Wealden, glass bottles and jars go in your recycling bin.
What bin does food waste go in Wealden?
In Wealden, food waste goes in your food waste bin. It takes fruit & vegetables, meat, fish and bones, rice, pasta and beans and more.
What goes in the recycling bin in Wealden?
Wealden's recycling bin accepts glass bottles and jars, cardboard, paper, food tins and drink cans, aluminium foil, aerosol cans, and more.
What goes in the food waste bin in Wealden?
Wealden's food waste bin accepts fruit & vegetables, meat, fish and bones, rice, pasta and beans, bread, dairy and eggs, tea bags and coffee grounds, and more.
What goes in the garden waste bin in Wealden?
Wealden's garden waste bin accepts grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, shrub and flower cuttings, branches, weeds, roots, and more. Up to 10cm/4″ diameter.
What can't be recycled in Wealden?
Items not accepted in Wealden: food waste, garden waste, textiles and shoes, black plastic bags.
Helpful guides
Source: Wealden council website. Check your council's site for the latest updates.
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