
Bins and indicator tags must be clearly visible to the approaching truck driver. The bin must be large enough to hold all waste set out for pickup. For example, recycling on top of garbage. Different types of waste should not be stacked on top of each other. Tags are available at the Municipal Administration Office, located at 21 Trowbridge Street West during regular business hours (Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Tags display the Meaford logo and indicate whether it is garbage, recycling or compost. The municipality provides these, free of charge. Regardless of the type of bin you use, the Municipality of Meaford has requirements you must follow so that they are easily identified by our collection team: These are sometimes are referred to as ‘Cottage Bins’. Our waste and recycling policy statements (PDF) set out our approach to the collection of waste within Bedford Borough.In addition to traditional garbage, recycling and compost bins, some residents may opt to use their own bins. Waste and recycling guideįor more information on what can be put into your bins or sacks and where other items of household waste can be taken for recycling download our waste and recycling guide (PDF).
We cannot accept car or other industrial batteries as part of this scheme.
Place the sealed bag on top of your black or orange lidded bin or sacks on your normal day of collection.
Put your used batteries in a small, clear plastic bag and seal it when full.We collect used household batteries as part of our ongoing efforts to increase recycling rates. If you have clinical waste such as diabetic sharps, this must be disposed of using our specialist clinical and hazardous collection service. Many items can be taken to the Household Waste Recycling Centre on Barkers Lane, please visit our recycling site webpage for more information. waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Black lidded bins are for your non-recyclable household waste only, including food waste.