We will not collect extra bags of general waste not contained in your black top bin.
See Also
Food wasteCity of ChilliwackCan I Recycle Pringles Cans?Brown Bins, Kitchen Caddy and CompostingIf you cannot have bins and you only use bags, we will collect a maximum of three bags of general waste per week.
Items to put in your black bin
Check where to recycle, donate or get rid of itemsif you're not sure if it can berecycledor re-used.
Use the black bin for non recyclable items like:
- disposable nappies
- tissues, kitchen roll and wipes
- menstrual and incontinence pads, bag these
- polystyrene packaging
- cat or dog waste including cat litter – double bag these
- broken crockery and glass – wrap these to avoid injury
- cigarette ends and ash from ashtrays
- coal and wood ash – once cool
- cotton wool pads, earbuds and make up wipes
- waste from your vacuum cleaner
See a full list of what can go in your black top bin
Do not use your black bin for:
- building materials
- paint or chemicals
- electrical items
- textiles
- large items like fridges
- all batteries
Get rid of items that cannot go in your bins
For items that cannot go in your bin you may be able to:
- book a bulky waste collection
- take items to the Re-use and Recycling Centre
- take them to a recycling bring site
- give good quality furniture to a charity likeGreenwich Emmaus or pass it on through a reuse network such as Freegle
- book a chemical or hazardous waste
- book a clinical waste
