Guide to Great Yarmouth waste and recycling services

Under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Great Yarmouth Borough Council as a Waste Collection Authority determines the placement of wheeled bins for the purpose of facilitating of emptying them and access to the receptacles for that purpose.

image of green, brown and black wheelie bin

General bin information

We provide three waste collections: black bins for household rubbish, green bins for recycling and brown bins for garden waste.

What you should do with your waste
Collection Day	To find out your collection day and which bin is due to be emptied use our find my waste collection service.
Bin presentation	Green and black bins are collected on an alternate weekly schedule. Bins should be placed out from 6pm the day before collection. When leaving your bin on the footpath or at the collection point, please try not to cause an obstruction to others.
DIY Waste	DIY waste is NOT classed as household waste. DIY waste can be disposed of at Caister (HWRC) through the 'Pay as you throw' service. Other options include hiring a skip or employing a registered waste carrier.
Householders duty of care	Your rubbish is your responsibility. As a householder you have a legal obligation to make sure any waste is removed by a registered waste carrier. Check by searching on the Environment Agency public register.
Garden waste	You are NOT allowed to put garden waste in either your black or green bin. GYBC offer a (paid for) kerb side collection using a brown bin or garden sacks.
Caister HWRC	Open 7 days a week. Open as usual on Bank Holidays but closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Pump Lane, Caister. Postcode NR30 5TE.
Bulky items	Most household waste can be disposed of FREE OF CHARGE at Caister household waste and recycling centre (HWRC). GY Services can collect additional waste from your property for a fee.

USEFUL CONTACTS
GY Services: 01493 801750
Environmental Services & Rangers: 01493 846478
Norfolk County Council: 0344 800 8020
Environment Agency: 03708 506506

Recycling (green bin)

assorted paper and card — Paper and card

assorted glass packaging — Glass Bottles and Jars

Assorted Plastic bottles in a row — Plastic bottles

Assorted Drinks cans and food tins stacked — Food and Drink Cans

Plastic pots tubs trays and bottles — Plastic pots, Tubs and Trays

Clean and loose recycling hands washing with soap with a green arrow pointing to an open green recycling bin — Clean and loose recycling with green arrow pointing to an open green wheelie bin

Rubbish (black) bin

This is for general waste. Please do not put extra black sacks or other items beside your black bin as these will not be collected and may be considered fly tipping.

If your bin is too heavy to be safely loaded onto the collection truck it will not be emptied.

What can go into your black bin

general household waste

What cannot go into your black bin

garden waste
recyclables
DIY waste

Brown (garden waste) bin

No more trips to the tip!
A paid for kerbside collection. Purchase price includes the cost and delivery of a brown bin (or paper sacks), and regular empties per annual subscription.

What can go into your garden bin

Leaves
Twigs
Prunings
Grass Cuttings
Weeds and Plants
Cut Flowers
Small Branches (under 100mm in diameter or 600mm in length)
Plant Cuttings
Hedge Clippings

What cannot go into your garden bin

Plastic
Timber and Logs
Soil, Turf and Compost
Paper and Cardboard
Brick, Stone or Soil
Glass and Concrete
Nappies
Animal Waste
Kitchen Waste (including cooked food)
Ash

Call GY Services on 01493 801750 for more information.

Last modified on 16 January 2025

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