Brown bins

Brown bin

A brown wheelie bin

Use your brown bin for food waste -

  • meat
  • fish
  • bones
  • plate scrapings or leftovers
  • fruit peelings
  • vegetable peelings
  • tea bags
  • coffee grounds
  • eggshells
  • stale bread
  • cheese

Use your brown bin for garden waste -

  • grass and hedge cuttings
  • cut and dry flowers
  • twigs and small branches
  • leaves
  • weeds
  • small shrubs
  • house plants
  • straw bedding for -
    • rabbits
    • hamsters
    • guinea pigs 

Use the guide for further information about what can and cannot go into your brown bin.

Watch this YouTube short about how to use your caddy and brown bin.

If you are requesting a new waste pack you can do this via -

Chat to advisor on chat bot or info@hullcc.gov.uk.