How do I find my bin day in Swansea?

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

Does Swansea collect food waste?

Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Swansea. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.

What happens if Swansea misses my bin?

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

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 Swansea is running.

How does garden waste work in Swansea?

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

Councils

Swansea bin collection

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

Status: Supported
Population: 251,304
Postcode districts: 11
Bin types seen: 2
Council website: Swansea

Bin colours and collections in Swansea

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

Swansea bins include the green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Pink
Other collection
Your 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)
Green
Other collection
Your 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)

Swansea on the map

Bin day guides for Swansea

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

Postcodes covered by Swansea

Postcodes here start with SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4, SA5, SA6, SA7, SA8, SA18, SA80 and SA99. 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 Swansea bins

How do I find my bin day in Swansea?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Swansea bin lookup.
Does Swansea collect food waste?: Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Swansea. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.
What happens if Swansea misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Swansea 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 Swansea?: 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 Swansea is running.
How does garden waste work in Swansea?: Swansea runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Swansea council site.

Towns and villages in Swansea

24 named places in Swansea. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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