Waste, Recycling, Environment

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Why recycle? 

  • Recycling saves energy, helps to reduce pollution, conserves natural resources, reduces the need to landfill and will probably save you money
  • Over 47% of Eastleigh residents' rubbish is recycled. It is used to make a variety of new products from floor tiles to fleece jackets which is great for the economy and the environment.
  • Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill, cuts down on energy use and pollution and provides jobs for local people. The cost of dealing with rubbish is rising steeply so the more we recycle, the more we will save.
  • Find out what happens to your paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, tins and cans once they are collected!

Eastleigh Borough Council collect recyclable waste in a green wheeled bin. Currently you can recycle the following:

Your bin must be placed at the kerbside from 06:30 on the collection day stated in your copy of the Direct Services' Guide for Householders. Additional recyclable waste can be left out for collection in clear sacks only.

Missed bins

If you have placed your bin out for collection from 06:30 on the correct collection day and it has not been emptied, please report it to our Support Services team by:

Once reported, and providing there is no reason for the bin not being emptied, we will aim to empty the bin on the next working day.

If you have found a hanger on your bin, please follow the instructions printed.

Damaged or stolen bins

If your bin has been damaged or stolen, please report it to our Support Services team by:

We will arrange for a replacement to be delivered as soon as possible. Any damaged bins to be removed will need to be empty.

Before reporting a missing bin please check your surrounding area, they often turn out to be hiding round the corner!

Bin upgrades

Bins are allocated depending on the number of residents permanently living at the property. Please check you have the correct number of bins:

1 or 2 permanent residents     - 1 set of 140 litre bins
3 or 4 permanent residents     - 1 set of 240 litre bins

We will arrange for additional recycling bins to be delivered to your property if needed.

Using these criteria, you will have enough space in each bin for the fortnightly collection. If you feel that, despite recycling everything possible, you still need additional capacity for domestic waste please download our bin upgrade application form or request one from Support Services:

When you receive the upgrade application form you will need to include evidence proving the number of people officially registered at your address. Once the completed application is received, we will arange for the bins to be exchanged/delivered at the earliest opportunity.

If you feel that you still need additional bins despite having the correct allocation we can arrange for a member of the recycling team to visit your property. The team will be able to give advice on recycling and waste minimsation and, in certain circumstances, allocate additional bins if deemed necessary.

Household Waste Recycling Centres

The borough's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are operated by Hampshire County Council and are for residents who need to dispose of bulky household waste.

In line with their strict site licences, the HWRCs are only allowed to accept the following from a household source:

  • Bulky items (including furniture)
  • Green garden waste
  • Metals
  • Newspapers and magazines
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Soil, rubble and DIY waste*
  • Wood
  • Textiles
  • Car and household batteries
  • Flourescent lightbulbs and energy saving bulbs
  • Engine oil

*Restrictions apply

The opening times for the HWRCs are:

Mon - Fri 8am-7pm from 1 April to 30 September
Sunday and bank holidays 9am - 7pm
Mon - Fri 8am-4pm from 1 October to 28 February
Sunday and bank holidays 9am - 4pm
Mon - Fri 8am-5pm from 1 March to 31 March
Sunday and bank holidays 9am - 5pm

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