Apply for a bigger refuse bin

You can buy an extra bin. It will cost you £40.

Most households can manage fortnightly collections with their existing bin, so please make sure you're recycling as much as possible.

Apply

You can apply online.

You'll need to sign into your MyMiddlesbrough account to fill in the form. It's quick and easy to create a MyMiddlesbrough account if you do not have one already. If you already have an account, before you begin to apply please make sure all your personal details are added to your profile and they are correct.

If you're struggling to apply, you can get help from staff at any of our Community Hubs (except Neptune and Rainbow).

You can also call 01642 726001 but please note, there may be a long waiting time.

You're eligible for a bigger bin, unless you already have one. There's no cost to you.

We'll take your current bin away and replace it with a bigger bin. You cannot keep both.

Apply

You can apply online.

You'll need to give us the name and date of birth for everyone living in the house with you.

You'll need to sign into your MyMiddlesbrough account to fill in the form. It's quick and easy to create a MyMiddlesbrough account if you do not have one already. If you already have an account, before you begin to apply please make sure all your personal details are added to your profile and they are correct.

If you're struggling to apply, you can get help from staff at any of our Community Hubs (except Neptune and Rainbow).

You can also call 01642 726001 but please note, there may be a long waiting time.

If you already have a bigger bin, you may be eligible for an additional (smaller) bin. There's no cost to you.

We'll do an assessment to decide if you're eligible.

Apply

You can apply online.

You'll need to give us the name and date of birth for everyone living in the house with you.

You'll need to sign into your MyMiddlesbrough account to fill in the form. It's quick and easy to create a MyMiddlesbrough account if you do not have one already. If you already have an account, before you begin to apply please make sure all your personal details are added to your profile and they are correct.

If you're struggling to apply, you can get help from staff at any of our Community Hubs (except Neptune and Rainbow).

You can also call 01642 726001 but please note, there may be a long waiting time.

You may be eligible for a bigger bin if someone in your household has an assessed condition (medical) that produces extra general household waste.

You'll need to explain what the condition is and what kind of waste it creates. We'll do an assessment to decide if you're eligible.

Apply

You can apply online. You'll need to say why you're eligible.

You'll need to sign into your MyMiddlesbrough account to fill in the form. It's quick and easy to create a MyMiddlesbrough account if you do not have one already. If you already have an account, before you begin to apply please make sure all your personal details are added to your profile and they are correct.

If you're struggling to apply, you can get help from staff at any of our Community Hubs (except Neptune and Rainbow).

You can also call 01642 726001 but please note, there may be a long waiting time.

We'll deliver your additional bin within 21 days.

We'll also send you a red sticker in the post. Please attach the sticker to your new bin so our crews know it's an authorised extra bin.

Make sure both bins have your house number on them.

We'll send you a yellow sticker in the post. Please attach the sticker to your current bin so our crews know your bin needs to be replaced.

We'll take away your current bin and deliver your new bin within 21 days.

We'll try to do this on your usual collection day, but it may not always be possible. If you can, please leave your bin somewhere easily accessible (with the yellow sticker visible), so we can replace the bin as soon as we're able to.

We'll do an assessment to decide if you're eligible.

If we decide you're eligible, we'll deliver your additional bin within 21 days.

We'll also send you a red sticker in the post. Please attach the sticker to your new bin so our crews know it's an authorised extra bin.

Make sure both bins have your house number on them.

We'll do an assessment to see if you're eligible for a bigger bin.

If we decide you're eligible, we'll deliver your new bin within 21 days.