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Paper recycling
We currently collect paper from over 60,000 properties in the borough. We collect your paper on the same day as your normal rubbish collection.
Starting on 29 September, when the new glass collection starts, your paper collection will change to every fortnight which means that we will collect paper one week, glass the next and so on. You will be getting a calendar in your new glass recycling box to explain this. You can download and print a copy of the calendar which is attached on the right.
Carrying out collections in this way is better for the environment and offers you value for money as it means we don’t have to send out extra trucks.
What can you put in your paper recycling box?
What do I have to do on the day of my collection?
Please put out your box ready for collection from 7.00am on your collection day at the edge of your property next to the pavement.
We will make collection on all bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
You may like to put your house name or number on your box to make it easier for us to return it to you.
Need Assistance?
If you are unable to carry your paper to the kerbside, and there is no one in your household to help you the paper can be collected from the front of your house. Please telephone 0121 704 8000 or complete the paper collection assistance form.
If we have missed your paper please contact Solihull Connect on 0121 704 8000 or complete the missed paper collection form.
If you need a replacement box please contact us on 0121 704 8000 or complete our online form requesting a replacement green box.
The green boxes have a flexible lid. Please see the diagram on how to attach the lid to the box. The lid is light but will not blow away as it is attached to the box by the strings.