Salford bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Salford.
Salford summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 294,348
- Postcode districts
- 15
- Bin types seen
- 4
- Food waste collection
- Yes
- Council website
- Salford
Bin colours and collections in Salford
The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Salford. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Salford bins include the brown, blue, black and green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Brown recycling (bottles and cans)
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
Blue recycling (paper and card)
Paper and cardPaper and cardboard kept separate from other dry recycling. Under Simpler Recycling, paper and card sit on their own unless the council's sorting plant can split a mixed load.
What goes in
- Paper, newspapers, magazines, envelopes
- Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- Greetings cards (no glitter or foil)
- Paper bags
What stays out
- Tissues, kitchen roll and dirty paper
- Heavily food-soiled cardboard
- Wrapping paper with glitter or foil
Domestic waste
General wasteAnything 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
Food and garden waste
Food wasteCooked 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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Salford on the map
Bin day guides for Salford
Common bin collection questions for Salford residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Salford
Postcodes here start with M3, M5, M6, M7, M8, M17, M27, M28, M29, M30, M38, M44, M50, M60 and WA3. 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 Salford bins
- How do I find my bin day in Salford?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Salford bin lookup.
- Does Salford collect food waste?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Salford. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
- What happens if Salford misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Salford 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 Salford?
- 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 Salford is running.
- How does garden waste work in Salford?
- Garden waste is collected in Salford for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Salford council site.
Towns and villages in Salford
6 named places in Salford. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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