Tools
Free tools to check a carrier, find your council and choose the right collection.
Report fly-tipping
Pin dumped rubbish on a map, add photos and send it to the right council. Free, takes about a minute, and adds it to the live fly-tipping map.
Live fly-tipping map
See fly-tipping reported by the public in the last 90 days, updated live. Spotted some? Add it in a minute.
How do I dispose of this?
Type an item, from a sofa to a vape, and see where it usually goes: recycling, general rubbish, a recycling centre or a special route.
Bin day and recycling finder
Enter your postcode to find your council, then go straight to its bin collection days, recycling rules and recycling centres.
Waste carrier checker
Check a rubbish collector is registered before they take your waste. Choose your nation and go to the right official register.
Which collection is right for me?
Compare council collection, the tip, a skip, man and van or grab hire, and answer three questions for a suggestion.
Skip size and permit checker
Get a rough skip size for your job and find out whether you are likely to need a skip permit.
Report fly-tipping: step by step
What to note, what to photograph and where to report dumped rubbish, safely.
Learn
Recycling symbols explained
What the common symbols on packaging and products mean, from the recycling arrows to the crossed-out wheelie bin.
Hazardous items at home: never in the bin
One page listing household items that can cause fires, pollution or injury, and where each one should go.
Waste myths busted
Common beliefs about rubbish, recycling and collectors that can cost you money or get you a fine.
Waste words explained
Plain-English meanings of waste terms: duty of care, waste carrier, transfer note, HWRC, controlled waste, POPs and more.
Seasonal waste reminders
What to think about through the year: spring clear-outs, summer gardens, bonfire season and Christmas.