Whether you live on or off campus, you will need to know about the recycling and refuse services that you can use.  The following guide is a brief summary of the main services you are likely to need during your time as a student.  Further information on the Council's waste services can be found by going to our main Recycling Rubbish and Waste page.

• Recycling

• Refuse Collections

• Larger items (furniture and appliances)

Recycling

It is important that we all recycle as much as possible to reduce the damage caused by throwing things away.  Everything we collect for recycling is recycled back into a wide range of products that can be used over again.

Living in university accommodation (on or off campus)

There are Mini Recycling Centres for you to recycle the following materials:

• Paper
• Glass bottles and jars
• Food and drinks cans and aerosols
• Plastic bottles

The Mini Recycling Centres can be found at the following places:

Living off campus in private accommodation

We operate a weekly green box recycling collection which is summarised below.  For more detailed information on this service, please go to Recycling Collections.

What can I recycle?

• Paper
• Yellow Pages
• Food and drinks cans and aerosols
• Glass bottles and jars
• Plastic bottles
• Foil
• Clothes and shoes
• Batteries
• Car Batteries
• Engine oil
• Toner and ink cartridges
• Mobile phones
• Spectacles

How do I find out my collection day?

To find out your weekly collection day, please contact Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41 or email councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk

How do I get a green box?

If you need a green box, please please contact Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41 or email councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk Alternatively you can put your recycling out in any suitable container (e.g. plastic box or plastic bags)

How do I put my box out?

You need to put your box out by 8am on the correct collection day.  Please make sure that it is at the front edge of your property where it is visible and accessible.  Please separate the materials in your box to make it easier for the crews to sort and please only include materials that we can collect for recycling.

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Refuse Collections

Please try to recycle and compost as much as possible to reduce the amount of rubbish you throw away.  Everything that gets thrown away gets sent to landfill, where it produces gases such as methane that have been linked to climate change.

How do I find out my collection day?

To find out your weekly collection day, please contact Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41 or email councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk  Please note you must only put your rubbish out on the day of collection or you could be liable to a £50 fine.

How do I put my refuse out?

You need to put your refuse out by 7am on the correct collection day.  Please make sure that it is at the front edge of your property where it is visible and accessible. You can put your refuse out in black sacks or a conventional dustbin.  Please make sure the bags are properly sealed and are not too heavy to lift and make sure any sharp objects are wrapped carefully to prevent injury.

At the end of term please be mindful of your neighbours and avoid leaving piles of rubbish behind by planning ahead and remembering to put your rubbish out for collection on the right day and time.  Large items should be taken to the Recycling Centres (see below).

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Larger Items (furniture and appliances)

There are a number of options available to you if you wish to recycle and dispose of larger items of furniture and appliances.  These are listed below.  The information below also contains details of where you can purchase cheap furniture and appliances.

 Recycling Centres

Large items of furniture and appliances can be taken to the Recycling Centres.  They are also useful places to visit if you are having an end of term clear out. For more detailed information on the sites and what we accept, please go to Recycling Centres.

In Bath, the nearest Recycling Centre is at Midland Road, Bath, BA1 3AT (opposite Royal Victoria Park). Opening hours are: 8am - 415pm weekdays, 8am - 3.45pm weekends and Bank Holidays (closed 25th, 26th December and 1st January).

Please make sure you separate and recycle the items you bring to the site.

Donations to Charity

The following charities will take certain items of furniture and appliances for free at their discretion.  You can also purchase furniture and electrical appliances from them:

The Genesis Furniture Project
Tel:01225 421111
Email: furniture@genesistrust.org.uk
website: http://www.genesistrust.org.uk/

The SOFA Project
Tel: 117 9543567
Email: info@sofaproject.org.uk
Website: www.sofaproject.org.uk

Council Bulky Waste Collections

The Council will collect up to three large items for a charge.  To find out more about this service, please go to Special Collections.

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