Frequently asked questions
What can I do with my old fridge or freezer?
Where's my nearest household waste recycling centre (rubbish tip) and what are the opening hours?
When's my rubbish due to be collected? Why hasn’t it been collected?
I’ve bulky household rubbish to get rid of, which is too big for the dustbin, and I can’t get to the household waste recycling centre (rubbish tip).
How can I get rid of asbestos?
Who removes flytipped rubbish?
As a registered charity, how can I dispose of our waste?
How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
What can I do with my old fridge or freezer?
If you need to dispose of an old fridge or freezer, you should ensure it’s done safely to prevent accidents or harm to the environment. If you’re a householder your district or borough council provides a collection service for bulky items, although they can charge a collection fee.
Alternatively, you can take your appliance to your local Household Waste and Recycling Centre for disposal free-of-charge. We're responsible for these sites and will ensure that your old appliance is disposed of safely. You can help us by ensuring that your old fridge or freezer is emptied of food-stuffs and cleaned before you send it for disposal.
In some areas, domestic appliance retailers or charities may accept fridges/freezers if they are in good working order for re-use.
Remember fly-tipping is illegal and dumped refrigerators and freezers pose a hazard to small children or animals who may become harmed or trapped inside.
From 1 January 2002, ozone depleting substances (ODS) including CFCs and HCFCs must be removed from refrigeration equipment before it’s scrapped. This includes ODS in the cooling system of the refrigerator and the insulating foam inside the walls and door. We’ve made arrangements with a contractor who removes these substances prior to disposal. For more information see our page on fridges and freezers.
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Where’s my nearest household waste recycling centre and what are the opening hours?
There are 17 household waste recycling centres where county residents can take their own bulky household waste for recycling and disposal free of charge.
All of the centres are open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and are open from:
- 8am - 6pm in March
- 8am - 8pm from 1 April to 30 September
- 8am – 6pm during October
- 8am – 4pm between 1 November and 28 February
You can find the location of your nearest household waste recycling centre here.
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When’s my rubbish due to be collected? Why hasn’t it been collected?
In Nottinghamshire, the local borough and district councils arrange the collection of waste from private households. If your rubbish bin has been missed by mistake and you would like it collected, or if you’ve any other queries about your refuse collection service, contact your local borough and district councils.
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I’ve bulky household rubbish to get rid of, which is too big for the dustbin, and I can’t get to the household waste recycling centre (rubbish tip).
For DIY types of waste, such as rubble and soil, you should contact a private waste disposal company or hire a skip (contact details can be found in the Yellow Pages).
For items such as cookers, fridges, washing machines etc, you need to contact your local borough and district councils, who operate a separate bulky household waste collection service, for which there may be a charge. Alternatively, you can take these items to a household watse recycling centre yourself where disposal is free for household items.
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How can I get rid of asbestos?
We provide licensed sites in Nottinghamshire where residents can dispose of asbestos from their home/garden. For details of how to dispose of your asbestos, please visit our asbestos page or contact us.
If the material has been removed by a builder/tradesperson at your property, he must arrange and pay for the disposal at a licensed commercial waste facility. It’s illegal for a tradesperson to dismantle your asbestos building and leave it for you to dispose of.
If you require specialist advice on handling or removing asbestos, contact the Environment Agency on tel: 0115 945 5722.
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Who removes flytipped rubbish?
The local borough and district councils in Nottinghamshire are responsible for the removal of small incidents of flytipped rubbish on the highway. The Environment Agency is responsible for large incidents of flytipping or for chemical waste.
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As a registered charity, how can I dispose of our waste?
Please contact us and we’ll advise you on the most appropriate method of disposal.
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How do I report an abandoned vehicle?
You need to contact your local borough and district councils if the vehicle is on the highway, and the police if it’s on the motorway.
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