New recycle for Dorset collection service
Councils are working together to introduce a new recycling and rubbish collection service for Dorset.
The 'recycle for Dorset' service started in North Dorset and part of East Dorset on Monday 10 June. The Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) is aware of a number of issues regarding late delivery of containers by our contractor and non- or incomplete delivery of information packs, including calendars.
We apologise sincerely for this. If you have already reported a problem to us, please be assured our response teams are working hard to resolve it as quickly as possible. You can now check your new collection dates by using the
My Local postcode search (opens in a new window) 
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If you have not received your containers by your first collection day, you can put out black sacks for rubbish, boxes for recycling and, if you have a garden waste collection, untied sacks or boxes of garden waste.
Please note phone lines may be busy at the current time. You can save time by reporting a new problem, requesting a service or contacting us online:
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- Find out more about the new 'recycle for Dorset' service, including aims, timetable, policy and user guides.
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- Recycling is collected fortnightly using a 240-litre wheelie bin, a box for glass and a battery bag.
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- Rubbish that can't be recycled is collected fortnightly using a 140-litre wheelie bin.
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- Food waste is collected every week using a lockable outdoor bin and a small kitchen caddy.
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- You can pay for an optional, fortnightly garden waste collection in areas where 'recycle for Dorset' is used.
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- We will be visiting flats and other shared housing to look at the options for communal collection facilities.
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More information on the new recycle for Dorset collection service
