Order a waste container (Black Bin/Seagull sack) or recycling box
New residents
If you've just moved to a new address in Mid Devon, you can use our look-up facility to check your collection schedule.
Need a replacement or additional container?
Apply - Additional Recycling Containers
What you need to know
Black recycling boxes and lids
Note: We will also collect excess recyclable materials left out in plastic carrier bags, providing the materials have been separated. If you need an extra black recycling box or lid, please use our online request form and we will provide it free of charge. We will deliver your box as soon as possible, however, because there is a limit to how many containers we can fit on board the collection vehicles it may not be on your next scheduled collection.
Green recycling boxes
If you need a replacement green recycling box we'll provide it free of charge. We will deliver your box as soon as possible, however, because there is a limit to how many containers we can fit on board the collection vehicles it may not be on your next scheduled collection.
Blue kerbside caddies
If you have a family of five or over and require an extra caddy we will provide it free of charge. We aim to deliver kerbside caddies as soon as possible. One kerbside caddy should be sufficient for most households. If however, you find that you still require an additional container, please contact us to let us know why as we wish to discourage excessive food wastage where possible.
Note: Excess food waste can also be placed in any plastic bag and left on top of your blue caddy for collection.
What we need
Your contact and delivery details.
Other ways to Apply
Online is the best way to apply as you can update your details or view the status of the active service.
Alternatively you can contact our customer services team on 01884 255255.
Please contact us if you need a new collection calendar (we can provide this in large print if required).
Other bins and containers
Wheeled bins
For your information all households within Mid Devon will be issued a grey 180L wheeled bin during the autumn of 2022, if you purchase a wheeled bin before this date no refunds will be given if the bin is no longer required. Properties will only be able to place one grey 180L wheeled bin out for collection unless agreements have been made with Mid Devon District Council or have been issued a permit for the second wheeled bin.
All wheelie bins previously sold by Mid Devon District Council came with a 12 month guarantee which covered fair wear and tear. After 12 months the owner of the bin is responsible for any replacements.
Seagull sacks
Properties that cannot accommodate wheeled bins or in areas that our vehicles are unable to access, for example on rural collection points, will be issued a seagull sack free of charge on request.
Seagull sacks are highly durable, reusable extra thick woven polypropylene bags with a Velcro lid and weighted base. They are 170l in size, nearly the same capacity as the wheeled bins.
In order to help us prevent litter and scavenging animals, please ensure that you always use a reusable seagull-proof refuse sack when you put out your non-recyclable waste for collection. Please make sure ALL food waste is disposed of in the blue food caddy provided as to not attract any unwanted pests within your non-recyclable waste.
Home composters
Residents who do not want to subscribe to our garden waste service, may want to Buy a home composter.
Compostable sacks
Please see our Garden waste page for information about our paid-for garden waste collection service, and if you choose the pay-as-you-go option, our page on Where to buy compostable sacks.