Blue Bin - Paper Recycling
The blue bin paper recycling service collects newspapers, magazines, brochures, catalogues, junk mail and other white paper.
All the paper that is collected in Warrington is taken to Shotton paper mill where it is recycled into new newsprint for local and national papers.
Blue Bin Collection Dates - on-line calendar search
If you would like a calendar sticker to be sent to you please call Contact Warrington on 01925 443322 |
Calendars will be stuck to your blue bin on collection days. To receive a calendar it is essential that you present your blue bin on your next collection day regardless of the quantity of paper inside.
Contact Us
For problems with your blue bin please telephone 01925 443322
Alternatively you can e-mail: Contact@Warrington.gov.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What can be placed in my Blue Bin?
- What materials must not be placed in my Blue Bin?
- When will my Blue Bin be emptied?
- Where should I place my Blue Bin for collection?
- What do I do if I currently have an assisted collection for refuse?
- What do I do if I can’t fit all my paper in my Blue Bin?
- What if I already use my local recycling site to recycle my paper?
- What if I put materials in my Blue Bin that aren’t acceptable?
- What can I do then?
- What should I do if my Blue Bin is not emptied on the collection day?
- Why have I not been offered the Blue Bin service?
- What should I do if my Blue Bin goes missing?
- What should I do if my Blue Bin gets damaged?
What can be placed in my Blue Bin?
Magazines, catalogues, brochures, junk mail, newspapers and other white paper.
What materials must not be placed in my Blue Bin?
Yellow Page directories, Christmas cards, cardboard, envelopes, wallpaper all other waste materials.
When will my Blue Bin be emptied?
Your Blue Bin will be emptied every five weeks. Please refer to your calendar for your collection dates or contact us on 01925 443322 to request a replacement calendar.
Where should I place my Blue Bin for collection?
Place you Blue Bin at the edge of your property in the same place as your grey wheeled bin before 6.30am on your Blue Bin collection day.
What do I do if I currently have an assisted collection for refuse?
If you are currently receiving help with your refuse bin then you will also receive help with your new Blue Bin.
What do I do if I can’t fit all my paper in my Blue Bin?
Please store any excess paper in a clean dry place and put in your Blue Bin on your next collection date. Alternatively, please use your local recycling site (details of your nearest site can be found on the recycling page) or request a leaflet.
What if I already use my local recycling site to recycle my paper?
Please continue to do so if this is your preferred method of recycling.
What if I put materials in my Blue Bin that aren’t acceptable?
It is essential that the paper we collect is free from contaminants so unfortunately your Blue Bin will not be emptied.
What can I do then?
Remove the contaminated material from your Blue Bin then contact 01925 443322 to arrange a collection.
What should I do if my Blue Bin is not emptied on the collection day?
Please contact 01925 443322 and leave your details (name, phone no. and address) and we will arrange to empty your Blue Bin.
Why have I not been offered the Blue Bin service?
For operational reasons properties with difficult access have been left off the scheme. We will be investigating ways of providing an alternative service to your property in the future. If you would like to find out more about services provided for waste collection please call 01925 443322.
What should I do if my Blue Bin goes missing?
Please contact 01925 443322
What should I do if my Blue Bin gets damaged?
Please contact 01925 443322
