

The capacity guidelines for each flat in a purpose-built block: Suggested minimum capacity (litres) Number of Bedrooms Signs above the bins will help residents to use them correctly.Īll properties must have enough storage capacity to store all materials for a minimum of eight days-worth of waste.Įnsure there is the correct allocation of bins for the number of flats in your development by following our guidelines below. Ask the bin supplier to put Tower Hamlets Council rubbish bin stickers on all the bins.You should encourage your tenants to recycle. Ensure your residents only dispose of general rubbish in these bins.Large 1100 litre or 660 litre bin/s (usually silver or black) with lids for rubbish.Contamination of recycling can be significantly reduced if recycling bins have apertures large enough to accept carrier sized bags and the bin lids are kept locked. Signs above the bin/s will help residents to use them correctly.Recycling bins must be colour coated in RAL 4008 (signal violet).Ask the bin supplier to put Tower Hamlets Council recycling stickers on all the bins.Incorrect items are referred to as contamination. Ensure your residents only put materials we can recycle in the bin.Recycling bins must have stickers to show residents what to recycle.Large 1280 litre or 770 litre violet bin/s with black lids and openings suitable for recycling (no flat lids without an opening).Bin size and typeĬommunal areas should have the following bins: Recycling bins You should provide your residents with communal rubbish and recycling area/s within the boundary of the property. We operate a weekly collection of rubbish and dry recycling. Rubbish and recycling for purpose-built flats if you need advice on the types and numbers of bins needed.you have a new build block/development to add to the collection schedule, or.

Please allow at least 3 months before buying bins. Rubbish and recycling for purpose-built flatsīuy bins before completion or people have moved in.You also need to ensure residents know how to dispose of rubbish and recycling correctly. Managing agents and landlords guide to rubbish and recycling for purpose-built flatsĪll managing agents and landlords need to provide appropriate and adequate facilities to store rubbish and recycling.
