Articles lost in recycling or refuse

Sometimes residents accidentally place valuables inside recycling banks, or put them in or next to a rubbish bin or a recycling box or bag. The chances of recovering lost items varies, depending where it was lost and how soon it was reported to the Council.

There is a good chance of recovering items that have been accidentally placed in wheeled recycling banks or street litter bins when we have been told immediately. Where there has been any delay in telling us and the recycling bank or litter bin has been emptied, the chances of recovery are very poor.

Any items lost in a refuse or recycling vehicle are also very unlikely to be recovered, but it is still worth contacting the refuse contractor to ask. Please call Biffa Waste Services on 01883 712333.

Items lost in the large Sita green recycling banks for cardboard or blue Aylesford recycling banks for newspapers/magazines may be found if reported immediately and therefore before they are collected from. These are run by separate contractors and therefore any special emptying required may incur a charge.

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