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Redcar and Cleveland bin collection

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Redcar and Cleveland summary

Status
Supported
Population
139,228
Postcode districts
9
Bin types seen
4
Food waste collection
Yes
Council website
Redcar and Cleveland

Bin colours and collections in Redcar and Cleveland

The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Redcar and Cleveland. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

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    • Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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

  • Refuse

    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

  • Garden

    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

Redcar and Cleveland on the map

Bin day guides for Redcar and Cleveland

Common bin collection questions for Redcar and Cleveland residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Redcar and Cleveland

Postcodes here start with TS3, TS6, TS7, TS9, TS10, TS11, TS12, TS13 and TS14. 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 Redcar and Cleveland bins

How do I find my bin day in Redcar and Cleveland?
Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Redcar and Cleveland bin lookup.
Does Redcar and Cleveland collect food waste?
Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Redcar and Cleveland. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Redcar and Cleveland misses my bin?
Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Redcar and Cleveland 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 Redcar and Cleveland?
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 Redcar and Cleveland is running.
How does garden waste work in Redcar and Cleveland?
Redcar and Cleveland runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Redcar and Cleveland council site.

Towns and villages in Redcar and Cleveland

17 named places in Redcar and Cleveland. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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