No — for Newcastle-under-Lyme, you should not put extra bags out with your household rubbish bin for normal collections. If your bin is full and you need more capacity, the council says you should contact them to discuss your situation or arrange an extra collection.
| Situation | What Newcastle-under-Lyme says |
|---|---|
| Normal household rubbish collections | Waste should be inside the bin so the lid shuts flat; bins overflowing or surrounded by excess waste won’t be emptied |
| Extra household rubbish | Extra waste can be arranged for collection as an additional lift, and you’ll be charged for it |
| Putting extra bags out with the bin | You must not put extra bags or boxes out with your bin for collection |
| If you need more capacity long term | More or bigger bins may be available in certain circumstances, including 6+ permanent residents or some medical needs |
If you’ve just got the odd bag of extra rubbish, the council’s guidance is to arrange an additional collection rather than leaving it beside the bin. For recycling, the rules are different: if your blue bag is full, card can go out in bag-sized bundles or boxes, but not in plastic bags.