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Powys bin collection

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Powys summary

Status
Supported
Population
135,059
Postcode districts
30
Bin types seen
3
Council website
Powys

Bin colours and collections in Powys

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

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

  • Recycling and 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    • Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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

  • General Rubbish / Wheelie bin

    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

Powys on the map

Bin day guides for Powys

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

Postcodes covered by Powys

Postcodes here start with CF44, CF48, HR3, HR5, LD1, LD2, LD3, LD4, LD5, LD6, LD7, LD8, NP7, NP8, SA9, SA10, SA11, SY5, SY7, SY9, SY10, SY15, SY16, SY17, SY18, SY19, SY20, SY21, SY22 and SY23. 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 Powys bins

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

Towns and villages in Powys

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

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