How do I clean my bin?
Keeping a lid on germs is easy with Domestos; all you need to do is:
- Spray the inside of your bin with Domestos Bleach Cleaning Spray after every fortnightly collection and leave to dry
- Plus don't forget to give the handle and lid of your bin a quick spray and wipe down too
- Always wash your hands after touching the bin
To limit the build up of germs and keep bad smells to a minimum, remember to:
- Keep the bin lid closed
- Wrap any food scraps you throw away
- Follow your council's guidelines for recycling
Want your wheelie bin to be as cool as it is clean? Some great designs to give you some inspiration can be viewed here.
Hygiene tips for your bin
- Kill germs and odours by cleaning your wheelie bin after each fortnightly collection - Domestos Bleach Cleaning Spray is perfect for targeting hard to reach areas inside of the bin, and don’t forget to give the lid and handle a quick spray and wipe down to help keep your bin hygienically clean
- Wash your hands every time you touch the bin
- Wrap up organic food waste properly to limit the build up of germs
- Keep bin lid closed to keep smells to a minimum
- Follow your local council's guidelines for recycling
How do I recycle?
Recycling at home is really simple and it's something that can involve the whole family. One of the best ways of limiting the build up of germs in your bin is to throw away less and recycle more. For food waste, many councils who refuse to recycle recommend home composting.
To learn about your council's recycling guidelines and to find out about the recycling-bin collection days and times in your area, use the interactive map for the contact details of your Local Authority.
If your local council is missing, just send us an email by clicking here and we will add the details to our database.
You can also discover more about recycling at www.wasteonline.org.uk and www.recyclenow.com
| Council | Home Page | Recyling Page | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckland | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 01362 656878 |
| Broadland | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 01603 430534 |
| Council | Home Page | Recyling Page | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnwick | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 01665 510505 |
| Berwick | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 01289 330044 |
| Blyth Valley | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 01670 542 542 |
| Castle Morpeth | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 01670 535000 |
| Hambleton | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 0845 1211 555 |
| Hartlepool | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 01429 266522 |
| Tynedale | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 01434 652121 |
| Wansbeck | Visit Council Homepage | Visit Recycling Page | 01670 532 200 |
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