How do I find my bin day in Newark and Sherwood?

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

Does Newark and Sherwood collect food waste?

Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Newark and Sherwood so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption. Your address might be on a later rollout date.

What happens if Newark and Sherwood misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood?

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 Newark and Sherwood is running.

How does garden waste work in Newark and Sherwood?

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

Councils

Newark and Sherwood bin collection

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

Status: Supported
Population: 127,886
Postcode districts: 11
Bin types seen: 2
Food waste collection: Not yet seen
Council website: Newark and Sherwood

Bin colours and collections in Newark and Sherwood

The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Newark and Sherwood. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

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

General
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
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

Newark and Sherwood on the map

Bin day guides for Newark and Sherwood

Common bin collection questions for Newark and Sherwood residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Newark and Sherwood

Postcodes here start with LN1, LN6, NG13, NG14, NG18, NG19, NG21, NG22, NG23, NG24 and NG25. 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 Newark and Sherwood bins

How do I find my bin day in Newark and Sherwood?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Newark and Sherwood bin lookup.
Does Newark and Sherwood collect food waste?: Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Newark and Sherwood so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption. Your address might be on a later rollout date.
What happens if Newark and Sherwood misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood?: 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 Newark and Sherwood is running.
How does garden waste work in Newark and Sherwood?: Garden waste is collected in Newark and Sherwood for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Newark and Sherwood council site.

Towns and villages in Newark and Sherwood

39 named places in Newark and Sherwood. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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