Blue Bin Recycling Expansion – What It Means for You

Inverclyde Council have started to expand its blue bin recycling service to include more tenement and hard-to-reach properties – including some Cloch Housing Association homes. 

What’s happening? 

From early September, blue bins or blue recycling sacks are being delivered to around 4,000 additional households. Some areas may have already received theirs. Collections will begin in October and will take place every two weeks, alternating with general waste collections. 

What’s changing? 

  • Blue bins/sacks will be provided for recycling. 
  • General waste collections will move from weekly to fortnightly. 
  • Recycling will be collected on alternate weeks. 

What can go in the blue bin/sack?  

  • Paper and cardboard (including cartons) 
  •  Steel and aluminium tins (including aerosols) 
  •  Plastic bottles and food containers 

Neighbourhood recycling points are also available across Inverclyde for items not accepted in blue bins, such as glass, textiles, and other household materials.

Please don’t include plastic bags, polystyrene, textiles, shoes, food waste, glass, or garden waste.

Affected Cloch Housing Areas Include: 

 Bank St, Belville St, Clynder Rd, Dempster St, Hay St, Highholm St, Hope St, Jean St, Lyle St, Mearns Terrace, Nelson St, Regent St, Trafalgar St 

Why recycle? 

 Recycling helps reduce waste, protect the environment, and keep our communities clean. It’s a small change that makes a big difference. 

Seen fly tipping? 

Help keep Inverclyde tidy. If you spot fly tipping, report it directly to Inverclyde Council via their website or customer service team by calling 01475 717171. 

Need help or have questions? 

This rollout is being managed by Inverclyde Council. For more information or to share feedback, please contact the Council directly or speak to your local Councillor. 

  • Check your bin collection day via My Inverclyde 
  • More about the blue bin expansion via Inverclyde Council’s website 
  • Report fly tipping via Inverclyde Councils website