Shropshire Council has issued an email as a quick reminder of what you can, and can’t, put in your garden waste bin.

There is a change and FOOD WASTE is not permitted any longer.

For more information please see the link below.

Information for new and existing subscribers | Shropshire Council

What you CAN put in your bin

• Grass cuttings, lawn edgings and weeds
• Bark
• Twigs and small branches
• Plants
• Leaves
• Hedge clippings
• Cut flowers
• Windfalls from fruit trees
• Hay, straw and wood shavings

What you CAN'T put in your bin

• Dog poo
• Any animal waste, including pet litter
• Soil, stone, rubble or large amounts of turf
• Food waste
• Liquid cooking fat, oil, wax
• Milk or juice cartons
• Foil
• Coffee filters
• Paper, plastic, glass, metals, leather, plant pots/containers, porcelain, plaster, disposable nappies, ash, vacuum cleaner contents, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, batteries, dyestuffs, textiles, feathers household or garden chemicals