South Ribble bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for South Ribble.
South Ribble summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 116,113
- Postcode districts
- 7
- Bin types seen
- 3
- Food waste collection
- Yes
- Council website
- South Ribble
Bin colours and collections in South Ribble
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in South Ribble. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
South Ribble bins include the blue, black and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Blue bin and Green box
Other collectionYour 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)
Grey bin
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 waste caddy
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
South Ribble on the map
Bin day guides for South Ribble
Common bin collection questions for South Ribble residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by South Ribble
Postcodes here start with BB2, PR1, PR4, PR5, PR7, PR25 and PR26. 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 Ribble bins
- How do I find my bin day in South Ribble?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the South Ribble bin lookup.
- Does South Ribble collect food waste?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in South Ribble. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
- What happens if South Ribble misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the South Ribble 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 Ribble?
- 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 Ribble is running.
- How does garden waste work in South Ribble?
- Garden waste is collected in South Ribble for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the South Ribble council site.
Towns and villages in South Ribble
10 named places in South Ribble. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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