South Tyneside bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for South Tyneside.
South Tyneside summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 151,393
- Postcode districts
- 10
- Bin types seen
- 2
- Food waste collection
- Not yet seen
- Council website
- South Tyneside
Bin colours and collections in South Tyneside
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in South Tyneside. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
South Tyneside 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 (blue)
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
Household
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)
South Tyneside on the map
Bin day guides for South Tyneside
Common bin collection questions for South Tyneside residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by South Tyneside
Postcodes here start with NE10, NE31, NE32, NE33, NE34, NE35, NE36, NE37, SR5 and SR6. 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 Tyneside bins
- How do I find my bin day in South Tyneside?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the South Tyneside bin lookup.
- Does South Tyneside collect food waste?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for South Tyneside 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 Tyneside misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the South Tyneside 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 Tyneside?
- 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 Tyneside is running.
- How does garden waste work in South Tyneside?
- South Tyneside runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the South Tyneside council site.
Towns and villages in South Tyneside
11 named places in South Tyneside. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
More UK council bin collections
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