Which bin is which? – Mole Valley

If you live in a house you may notice differences in bin colours as new bins are phased in when old ones need replacing. To help, you can identify the purpose of each bin here.

If you live in a flat your bins may be different. More details can be found on our collections from flats page.

Recycling bins

These bins are for recycling only.


Black bin and blue lidBlue lid and black body
New bin colours that are being phased in


Green bin and lidGreen lid and green body
Existing recycling bins


Garden waste bins

These bins are available to garden waste collection subscribers, for garden waste only.


Black bin with brown lidBrown lid and black body
New bin colours that are being phased in


Green bin and brown lidBrown lid and green body
Existing garden waste bins


Rubbish bins

These bins are for rubbish that can’t be recycled.


Black bin and lidBlack lid and black body
The colour of new and existing bins are the same



Green outdoor food waste bin

Green caddy binThe outdoor food waste bin has food waste collected from it. A smaller silver indoor kitchen caddy accompanies the outside bin to collect food waste in your home, which can then be emptied into the outdoor caddy regularly. The colour of new and existing bins are the same.