Vale of Glamorgan Council
Cyngor Bro Morgannwg

Recycling Bags and Containers

Information about recycling bags and containers in the Vale of Glamorgan 

 

Recycling Bags and Containers

*Please only order if absolutely essential*

As council offices are currently closed due to Covid-19, residents can order replacement reusable recycling bags or containers for delivery. Simply complete our online order form to request. We will aim to deliver within 14 days. 

 

Order recycling containers

 

If you require more than two garden waste bags or a hygiene caddy please contact C1V. Please note: There is a £2.00 charge for these items.

  • 01446 700111

 

For residents living in the Barry and the Rural Vale, please refer to the separated recycling collections page:

 

Separated Recycling

 

Please remember to place items kerbside (or in your communal bin area) by 7.00am on your waste management day.

 

Please note: Recycling placed in incorrect containers will not be collected. 

 

Blue-recycling-bagBlue Recycling Bags - Free

Our blue bags are weighted with a lid with velcro to close.

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  • Paper
  • Glass
  • Cans
  • Card
  • Plastic
  • Empty aerosols
  • Cartons/Tetra Paks
  • Clean foil
  • Plastic bags
  • Black plastic
  • Food waste
  • Nappies
  • Sanitary products
  • Tablet packets
  • Crisp packets 

 

Recycling boxRecycling Boxes - Free

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  • Paper
  • Glass
  • Cans
  • Card
  • Plastic
  • Empty aerosols
  • Cartons/Tetra Paks
  • Clean foil
  • Plastic bags
  • Black plastic
  • Food waste
  • Nappies
  • Sanitary products
  • Tablet packets
  • Crisp packets

Kitchen waste caddy and bagsFood Waste Kits - Free

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  • Cooked and uncooked food 
  • Meat and fish
  • Bones
  • Peelings
  • Egg shells
  • Tea bags
  • Cat and dog food
  • Guinea pig, rabbit and hamster food
 
  • Garden waste
  • Cut flowers

If you run out of food waste bags, simply tie one on the handle of your kerbside caddy and the collection crew will leave you a new roll inside your caddy.

Garden Waste BagGarden Waste Bags - £2.00 

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  • Grass
  • Shrub cuttings
  • Leaves
  • Plants
  • Flowers
  • Most weeds
  • Hedge Clippings
  • Food waste 
  • Soil
  • Logs

 

Hygiene Caddies - £2.00

Please line your caddy with a strong bag.

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  • Nappies
  • Incontinence pads
  • Sanitary towels
  • General waste