How do I find my bin day in Denbighshire?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Denbighshire bin lookup.

Does Denbighshire collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Denbighshire. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if Denbighshire misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Denbighshire 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 Denbighshire?

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 Denbighshire is running.

How does garden waste work in Denbighshire?

Garden waste is collected in Denbighshire for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Denbighshire council site.

Councils

Denbighshire bin collection

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

Status: Supported
Population: 98,202
Postcode districts: 11
Bin types seen: 4
Council website: Denbighshire

Bin colours and collections in Denbighshire

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

Denbighshire 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.

Recycling
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
Household waste
General waste
Anything 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
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
Garden waste
Garden waste
Garden 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
Full garden waste guide

Denbighshire on the map

Bin day guides for Denbighshire

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

Postcodes covered by Denbighshire

Postcodes here start with CH7, CH8, LL11, LL15, LL16, LL17, LL18, LL19, LL20, LL21 and LL22. 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 Denbighshire bins

How do I find my bin day in Denbighshire?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Denbighshire bin lookup.
Does Denbighshire collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Denbighshire. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Denbighshire misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Denbighshire 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 Denbighshire?: 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 Denbighshire is running.
How does garden waste work in Denbighshire?: Garden waste is collected in Denbighshire for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Denbighshire council site.

Towns and villages in Denbighshire

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

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Denbighshire summary

Bin colours and collections in Denbighshire

Recycling

Household waste

Food waste

Garden waste