How do I find my bin day in North West Leicestershire?

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

Does North West Leicestershire collect food waste?

Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for North West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the North West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire?

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 West Leicestershire is running.

How does garden waste work in North West Leicestershire?

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

Councils

North West Leicestershire bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for North West Leicestershire.

Status: Supported
Population: 111,881
Postcode districts: 10
Bin types seen: 3
Food waste collection: Not yet seen
Council website: North West Leicestershire

Bin colours and collections in North West Leicestershire

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

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

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
Red Box
Other collection
Your 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)
Blue Bag
Mixed recycling (likely)
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
North West Leicestershire 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
- 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

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Bin day guides for North West Leicestershire

Common bin collection questions for North West Leicestershire residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by North West Leicestershire

Postcodes here start with B79, DE11, DE12, DE72, DE73, DE74, LE12, LE65, LE67 and NG10. 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 West Leicestershire bins

How do I find my bin day in North West Leicestershire?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the North West Leicestershire bin lookup.
Does North West Leicestershire collect food waste?: Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for North West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the North West Leicestershire 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 West Leicestershire?: 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 West Leicestershire is running.
How does garden waste work in North West Leicestershire?: Garden waste is collected in North West Leicestershire for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the North West Leicestershire council site.

Towns and villages in North West Leicestershire

23 named places in North West Leicestershire. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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North West Leicestershire bin collection

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Bin colours and collections in North West Leicestershire

Garden Waste

Red Box

Blue Bag