We provide different types of recycling to flats. Some flats have their own containers while others share recycling containers. This page is for shared recycling containers.
Your collection calendar
You can use our collection calendar to find the week of your rubbish and recycling collections.
If you can’t see a calendar for your address you can contact us to request your calendar.
What you can recycle
We supply blue wheelie bins with different coloured lids labelled as:
If you have a bin with a red, blue or grey lid you can recycle:
- Paper
- Card and cardboard
- Plastic bottles
- Food pots and trays
- Tins and cans.
What you cannot recycle
- Items on our ‘No thank you’ list – remember, if in doubt leave it out.
Do not place big items of rubbish in the bin area as this could stop us from collecting your recycling and rubbish.
Collection dates
Recycling is collected once a fortnight.
To check your collection dates please contact us
- By email at connectcc@solihull.gov.uk
- By phone on 0121 704 8000.
Apply for bins
If you have a shared rubbish bin and need extra recycling containers or your recycling containers are regularly full please get in touch.
- By email at connectcc@solihull.gov.uk
- By phone on 0121 704 8000.