Cleaning, recycling and rubbish

Recycling

We provide recycling and composting facilities at all residences. You can recycle:

• paper
• cardboard
• glass
• tins and cans
• plastics
• food waste
• clothes, shoes, fabrics

Cleaning

We provide varying levels of cleaning support across our residences. This is as outlined in your residence guide.

The day-to-day and weekly cleaning remains your responsibility. This includes kitchen cleaning, rubbish disposal, and washing up.

In residences that provide cleaning, our staff work to a standard service level. This is as set out in your residence guide. You, the residents, are still expected to play an active role in keeping all areas to this standard.

Cleaning arrangements are different depending on the accommodation. In some residences, all cleaning is the responsibility of the residents alone.

Your responsibilities

You need to keep your room and common areas in a clean and liveable condition.

You must:

• wash the dishes after meals
• use the recycling scheme
• dispose of rubbish bags on a regular basis using refuse/waste areas indicated
• keep surfaces, counters, and windowsills clean and clear when not in use
• clean all kitchen appliances after use to remove grease, dirt, and food
• clean your room at least once a week.

In halls that do not have cleaning support, all cleaning is your responsibility as residents. This includes kitchens, bathrooms, corridors, bedrooms, and lounges.

For further advice, read the guide to keeping your accommodation clean. You should check your residence's cleaning arrangements in the residence guide.

Cleanliness checks

In residences with cleaning support, we will inform you if your flat does not meet our standards. You may temporarily stop receiving:

• normal cleaning support services
• waste and rubbish removal

These services will resume once you have taken appropriate action to improve standards.

If your accommodation continues to fall below the required standards, we may charge you for extra cleaning. This applies to all residences with or without cleaning support. You may also face action under the student disciplinary regulations.

Your residence guide 

To find out the location of the recycling bins and the cleaning schedule for your residence, refer to your Residence guide.