Wheelie bins and food waste caddies

Information about wheelie bins and caddies, which will be introduced as part of a new waste collection service for the New Forest. The new service is currently due to be rolled out in phases from summer 2025 to spring 2026.

What size the bins and caddies will be

Wheelie bins

Wheelie bin for recycling

The bin will be 240 litres. Dimensions for the bin are:

• height, 107cm 
• width, 58cm 
• depth, 72cm 

Wheelie bin for rubbish

The bin will be 180 litres. Dimensions for the bin are:

• height, 105cm
• width, 58cm 
• depth, 65cm

Food waste caddies

Outdoor collection caddy

The caddy will be 23 litres. Dimensions for the caddy are: 

• height, 41cm 
• width, 32cm 
• depth, 40cm

Indoor kitchen caddy

The caddy will be 7 litres. Dimensions for the caddy are: 

• height, 24cm
• width, 26cm
• depth, 23cm

Larger or smaller bins

There will be a process for households to apply for larger or smaller bins. This may be due to more occupants in the household, a medical need, or extra recycling. 

Before the new service is due, we will confirm how households can apply for a different sized bin. This will include any criteria which needs to be met.

What the bins and caddies will look like

We are confirming exactly what the new bins and caddies will look like. Once confirmed, we will update this web page with demonstration images.

Wheelie bins

The wheelie bin for recycling will be black with a green lid.

The wheelie bin for rubbish will be black, including the lid. 

Food waste caddies 

The outdoor collection caddy will be brown. This caddy is lockable to prevent pests getting into the food waste.

The indoor kitchen caddy will be silver.

How to line the bins and caddies

Wheelie bins

Items can go straight in the recycling wheelie bin. There will no need for a liner.

Most residents will use a liner for the general rubbish bin in their kitchen. When full, the liner can tied up and placed in the rubbish wheelie bin.

Food waste caddies

We are planning to provide a starter pack of caddy liners. This is to line your indoor kitchen caddy. Once full, the liners can be tied up and added to your outdoor collection caddy.

Nearer the time, we will provide more advice on how to use the caddies, including ways you can line them.

What will go in the bins and caddies

Wheelie bins

Wheelie bin for recycling

You will be able to recycle the same things that can be recycled from home now:

• plastic bottles 
• aerosols 
• paper and cardboard 
• tins and cans 

Check what to do with household recycling now.

In the future, we're planning to collect more recyclable items. We will review when and how we can do this, once more is known about plans for new recycling facilities in Hampshire. Recycling facilities in Hampshire are managed by Hampshire County Council.

Wheelie bin for rubbish

We will collect food waste separately. This will significantly reduce the rubbish we collect now.

Check what to do with household rubbish now.

Food waste caddies 

Before we roll out the new service, we will confirm what food waste we can and cannot collect. 

The food waste collection service will be for food waste you cannot use up or compost. Examples of food waste are uneaten plate scrapings, out of date food, eggshells, and meat and fish bones.

For tips on how to reduce food waste and composting, Visit Hampshire County Council's website (hants.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/smartliving)

How to use the bins and caddies

When we deliver bins and caddies, we will provide an information pack explaining how to use your new containers. 

Nearer the time, our website will be updated with more information.