Private rented property standards guidance

All households should be provided with suitable and sufficient provision for the storage and collection of waste, including the correct type and number of waste bins for the size of the household. 

• A domestic waste bin (green) and a recycling bin (blue) provided at the property. Both bins must be clearly marked with the number/street of the property
• The correct number and type of refuse bins must be provided for the number of occupiers. Bins and recycling - Gateshead Council
• Additional refuse bins can be requested for  a household of six or more people, there is a need to dispose of clinical waste, someone at the property is a foster carer. Evidence may be required when ordering.
• Adequate access to allow the occupant to take the refuse bins to the correct collection location must be provided. Garden and yard gates must be in suitable condition so that bins can be moved with ease. Excessively high or steep steps / ramps must be avoided. 
• If occupants require an assisted bin collection this can be arranged, visit Request an assisted bin collection.