Blaenau Gwent bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Blaenau Gwent.
Blaenau Gwent summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 67,873
- Postcode districts
- 4
- Bin types seen
- 3
- Council website
- Blaenau Gwent
Bin colours and collections in Blaenau Gwent
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Blaenau Gwent. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Blaenau Gwent bins include the green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Recycling collection
Mixed recyclingThe main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Green Garden Waste
Garden wasteGarden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
What goes in
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Hedge trimmings and small branches
- Plants, weeds and flowers
- Twigs up to the council's diameter limit
What stays out
- Soil, stones and rubble
- Plastic plant pots and bags
- Food waste (use the food caddy)
- Treated or painted wood
Refuse Bin
General wasteAnything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.
What goes in
- Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
- Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
- Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
- Pet waste in sealed bags
What stays out
- Items that should go in recycling
- Food waste (use the caddy)
- Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
- Garden waste in volume
Blaenau Gwent on the map
Bin day guides for Blaenau Gwent
Common bin collection questions for Blaenau Gwent residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Blaenau Gwent
Postcodes here start with NP11, NP13, NP22 and NP23. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.
Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Common questions about Blaenau Gwent bins
- How do I find my bin day in Blaenau Gwent?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Blaenau Gwent bin lookup.
- Does Blaenau Gwent collect food waste?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Blaenau Gwent. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.
- What happens if Blaenau Gwent misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Blaenau Gwent site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in Blaenau Gwent?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Blaenau Gwent is running.
- How does garden waste work in Blaenau Gwent?
- Garden waste is collected in Blaenau Gwent for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Blaenau Gwent council site.
Towns and villages in Blaenau Gwent
6 named places in Blaenau Gwent. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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