How do I find my bin day in Gwynedd?

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

Does Gwynedd collect food waste?

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

What happens if Gwynedd misses my bin?

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

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 Gwynedd is running.

How does garden waste work in Gwynedd?

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

Councils

Gwynedd bin collection

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

Status: Supported
Population: 120,813
Postcode districts: 27
Bin types seen: 3
Council website: Gwynedd

Bin colours and collections in Gwynedd

The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Gwynedd. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

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

Brown bin (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
Blue box / 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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Green bin
General waste (likely)
Anything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.
Gwynedd labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.
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

Gwynedd on the map

Bin day guides for Gwynedd

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

Postcodes covered by Gwynedd

Postcodes here start with LL21, LL23, LL33, LL35, LL36, LL37, LL38, LL39, LL40, LL41, LL42, LL43, LL44, LL45, LL46, LL47, LL48, LL49, LL51, LL52, LL53, LL54, LL55, LL56, LL57, LL59 and SY20. 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 Gwynedd bins

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

Towns and villages in Gwynedd

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

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Bin colours and collections in Gwynedd

Brown bin (garden waste)

Blue box / food waste

Green bin