For multiple occupancy properties (flats) with communal bin stores, a site visit by a member of the waste operations team would be required before collections could start. In general the following arrangements are put in place where appropriate: Communal refuse weekly collection from bulk bins (1100L) which would – need to be purchased by the management company. Recycling - Mini Recycling Centres (MRCs) are installed which consist of 6 x 240L wheelie for glass, paper, plastics and cans, and if sufficient space, 1 x 1100L bin for cardboard. These bins are provided by the Council. Container dimensions Container Dimensions (mm) Floor Space req. Example Image (mm) 55 litre Width 590 – recycling box Depth 395 600 x 405 – Height 375 – 23 litre Width 320 – food waste Depth 345 330 x 355 – outside Height 405 – container Height with lid open - 760 5 litre Width 270 These are likely – food waste Depth 205 to be kept in a – kitchen caddy Height - 205 kitchen cupboard or on a worktop 140 litre Width 560 600 x 600 – wheeled bin Depth 480 – Height 1100 – 240 litre Width 750 – wheeled bin Depth 620 950 x 820 – Height 1100 – Height with lid open – 1750 360 litre Width 620 – wheeled bin Depth 860 820 x 1060 – Height 1100 – Height with lid open –
For multiple occupancy properties (flats) with communal bin stores, a site visit by a member of the waste operations team would be required before collections could start. In general the following arrangements are put in place where appropriate: Communal refuse – weekly collection from bulk bins (1100L) which would need to be purchased by the management company. Recycling - Mini Recycling Centres (MRCs) are installed which consist of 6 x 240L wheelie for glass, paper, plastics and cans, and if sufficient space, 1 x 1100L bin for cardboard. These bins are provided by the Council. Container dimensions Container Dimensions (mm) Floor Space req. (mm) Example Image 55 litre recycling box Width – 590 Depth – 395 Height – 375 600 x 405 23 litre food waste outside container Width – 320 Depth – 345 Height – 405 Height with lid open - 760 330 x 355 5 litre food waste kitchen caddy Width – 270 Depth – 205 Height - 205 These are likely to be kept in a kitchen cupboard or on a worktop 140 litre wheeled bin Width – 560 Depth – 480 Height – 1100 600 x 600 240 litre wheeled bin Width – 750 Depth – 620 Height – 1100 Height with lid open – 1750 950 x 820 360 litre wheeled bin Width – 620 Depth – 860 Height – 1100 Height with lid open – 820 x 1060