Recycling in Southampton can be quite different from how recycling works where you are from. Here you will find tips on how to manage your recycling bins.
When your bins are collected
To see your bin collection days, visit Southampton City Council’s website and enter your postcode. You can download your bin collection days into an online calendar and have your smart phone remind you what needs to go out which evening.
Take your bins in
It is important that you take your bins in off the pavement between collections. Leaving your bins out on the pavement can affect people with:
- pushchairs
- wheelchairs
- mobility issues
A fine of up to £100 will be charged if you leave your recycling bin on the pavement.
What goes where?
Green-lidded bin
- food waste
- polystyrene
- household waste that can't be recycled
- plastic bags and bin bags
Blue-lidded bin
- paper
- magazines
- cardboard
- plastic bottles
- tins, cans
- empty aerosols
- NO plastic bags or bin bags
If you have any questions about which bin to use, contact your landlord.
Replacement bins
Contact the council to report a missing bin, or if you need to request a larger bin .
Free recycling bags available for students
The University of Southampton and its Students' Union are working together to increase the amount of recycling taking place across the city.
We know alot of our students come from different areas of the UK that may have different recycling requirements. To reduce bin contamination and to help students improve their recycling efforts, we have commissioned recycling bags that specify what items can and cannot be recycled, in line with Southampton City Council's recycling scheme.
If you are a student and would like to collect a free recycling bag, please get in touch at [email protected].
If you are applying on behalf of a student household, please complete the request form below.
University of Southampton recycling bags request form