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Ceredigion bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Ceredigion.

Ceredigion summary

Status
Supported
Population
72,599
Postcode districts
13
Bin types seen
4
Council website
Ceredigion

Bin colours and collections in Ceredigion

The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Ceredigion. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Ceredigion bins include the blue, black, brown and green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

  • Clear Recycling Bag

    Mixed recycling

    The 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

    Full mixed recycling guide

  • Non-Recyclable Waste

    Mixed recycling

    The 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

    Full mixed recycling guide

  • Food Waste

    Food waste

    Cooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.

    What goes in

    • Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
    • Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
    • Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
    • Eggshells and dairy in small amounts

    What stays out

    • Liquids and cooking oils
    • Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
    • Plastic bags unless certified compostable
    • Packaging of any kind

    Full food waste guide

  • Glass Bottles and Jars

    Glass

    Glass bottles and jars collected on their own. A handful of councils still take glass in the mixed recycling bin instead of a separate one.

    What goes in

    • Glass bottles in any colour
    • Glass jars (lids on or off)
    • Empty glass containers

    What stays out

    • Drinking glasses and Pyrex
    • Broken window glass and mirrors
    • Ceramics and crockery

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Bin day guides for Ceredigion

Common bin collection questions for Ceredigion residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Ceredigion

Postcodes here start with SA38, SA39, SA40, SA43, SA44, SA45, SA46, SA47, SA48, SY20, SY23, SY24 and SY25. 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 Ceredigion bins

How do I find my bin day in Ceredigion?
Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Ceredigion bin lookup.
Does Ceredigion collect food waste?
Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Ceredigion. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Ceredigion misses my bin?
Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion?
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 Ceredigion is running.
How does garden waste work in Ceredigion?
Ceredigion runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Ceredigion council site.

Towns and villages in Ceredigion

38 named places in Ceredigion. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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