Environment

Across the UK local Councils are responsible for bin collections and residents are encouraged to recycle by providing clear guidelines and convenient bin collection services. To find out about which the different bins in Blackburn with Darwen, how to recycle, your bin collection dates, contaminated bins, and electrical recycling there is an easy to use recycling website detailing all the information you need. For further information on bin and waste services please can can also use the Council website.

In Blackburn with Darwen, residents are supplied with different bins for various types of waste:

• The grey bin is for plastic containers, cans, bottle and jars.
• The blue bin is for clean, dry cardboard and paper only.
• The brown bin is for grass, weeds, clippings, plants, branches and animal bedding.
• The burgundy bin is for food waste, nappies, plastic bags and general waste.

To ensure efficient collection, bins should be placed at the edge of the property by 7am on the designated collection day. To check your collection day please enter your postcode or address here.

Please do not overfill your bins and try to avoid contamination by placing non-recyclable items in the recycling bins. Most items will state how to dispose of them on the back, however if you are unsure please click here to search how to dispose of your household items.

Dumping your rubbish, known as fly-tipping, is illegal in the UK and can result in being fined, or receiving penalties, notices and prosecutions. You can report fly-tipping through the Council website.

You can volunteer your time as a Keep it Tidy Volunteer and you will receive your own litter picking kit for you to get started straight away. Keeping our Towns tidy makes it safer for us, our families, friends and pets, and it makes everyone feel more cheerful & happier.