Side waste reminder

Household side waste will no longer be collected as of Tuesday 31 January.

The collection of side waste has been gradually phased out since autumn 2022 and the change will bring Sunderland in line with all other North East councils, which have not collected side waste for some time.

Research into side waste found that collecting bags and boxes next to wheelie bins discourages recycling, is inefficient and more costly for the waste service and council tax payers, and is also detrimental to the environment.

Deputy Leader of Sunderland City Council and Cabinet Member for Clean Green City, Councillor Claire Rowntree, said: "As we aim to create a cleaner and greener city, we are always looking at ways that we can lower the city's carbon emissions and increase recycling rates.

"We all have a responsibility for the waste we produce and, regrettably, we had seen an increase in the number of residents leaving an excessive number of rubbish bags out with their bins for collection. We hope that this new measure will encourage people to recycle as much as they can and help residents to manage their waste more effectively."

For more information and FAQs, please visit: Household side waste - Sunderland City Council