How do I find my bin day in South Hams?

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

Does South Hams collect food waste?

Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for South Hams 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 South Hams misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the South Hams 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 South Hams?

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 South Hams is running.

How does garden waste work in South Hams?

South Hams runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the South Hams council site.

Councils

South Hams bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for South Hams.

Status: Supported
Population: 92,148
Postcode districts: 17
Bin types seen: 2
Food waste collection: Not yet seen
Council website: South Hams

Bin colours and collections in South Hams

The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in South Hams. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

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

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
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

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Bin day guides for South Hams

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

Postcodes covered by South Hams

Postcodes here start with PL5, PL6, PL7, PL8, PL9, PL20, PL21, TQ3, TQ5, TQ6, TQ7, TQ8, TQ9, TQ10, TQ11, TQ12 and TQ13. 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 South Hams bins

How do I find my bin day in South Hams?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the South Hams bin lookup.
Does South Hams collect food waste?: Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for South Hams 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 South Hams misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the South Hams 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 South Hams?: 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 South Hams is running.
How does garden waste work in South Hams?: South Hams runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the South Hams council site.

Towns and villages in South Hams

37 named places in South Hams. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

More UK council bin collections

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