North Tyneside bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for North Tyneside.
North Tyneside summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 215,025
- Postcode districts
- 11
- Bin types seen
- 5
- Food waste collection
- Not yet seen
- Council website
- North Tyneside
Bin colours and collections in North Tyneside
The 5 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in North Tyneside. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
North Tyneside bins include the green, black and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Household (Green)
Other collectionYour council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.
What goes in
- Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
- The lookup above shows your address-specific items
- Council site has the full accepted-items list
What stays out
- Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
- Anything not listed by the council for this collection
- Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)
Recycling (Grey)
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
Garden (Brown)
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
Recycling Public holiday - services may be affected. Check service updates on our website (Grey)
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
Household Public holiday - services may be affected. Check service updates on our website (Green)
Other collectionYour council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.
What goes in
- Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
- The lookup above shows your address-specific items
- Council site has the full accepted-items list
What stays out
- Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
- Anything not listed by the council for this collection
- Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)
North Tyneside on the map
Bin day guides for North Tyneside
Common bin collection questions for North Tyneside residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by North Tyneside
Postcodes here start with NE3, NE7, NE12, NE13, NE23, NE25, NE26, NE27, NE28, NE29 and NE30. 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 North Tyneside bins
- How do I find my bin day in North Tyneside?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the North Tyneside bin lookup.
- Does North Tyneside collect food waste?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside?
- 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 North Tyneside is running.
- How does garden waste work in North Tyneside?
- Garden waste is collected in North Tyneside for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the North Tyneside council site.
Towns and villages in North Tyneside
4 named places in North Tyneside. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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