New properties
In Erewash we use black bins for household waste, blue bins for recycling and brown bins for garden waste.
If you've moved into a new build or a newly converted property that has no bins, you will need to order and pay for them. We provide a chargeable garden waste collection; you can sign up for this service and order a brown bin at the same time.
Developers sometimes pay for the first set of black and blue bins. Please check before you purchase them.
If you do need to order, please wait until you have moved in so you are there to receive them. We recommend putting your house number on all your bins to prevent them from getting lost or claimed accidentally by a neighbour.
If your bin is missing go to the Report a Bin Problem page.
How to order a bin
There is a charge for a bin to be delivered to you. We provide standard size bins (240 litre). Any bins supplied remain the property of the Council, payment covers supply and delivery. Bins will be delivered within 20 working days.
Blue £42.00
Black £42.00
Brown £42.00
Bins can be purchased the form below:
Bin removal
You can request that a bin is removed if:
- It has been abandoned
- It is unwanted or no longer required
- You no longer need an extra capacity bin
Please note that if you later decide you need a bin that has been removed, it will not be replaced free of charge. You will have to purchase a replacement.
Green recycling bags
Green reusable recycling bags can be used, if you don’t have a blue bin, your property is not suitable for bins or you regularly have extra recycling.
Bags can be obtained free of charge from the Town Hall at Long Eaton or Ilkeston (please check opening times), as well as Victoria Park Leisure Centre in Ilkeston and West Park Leisure Centre in Long Eaton.