How do I find my bin day in Vale of Glamorgan?

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

Does Vale of Glamorgan collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Vale of Glamorgan. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if Vale of Glamorgan misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Vale of Glamorgan 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 Vale of Glamorgan?

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 Vale of Glamorgan is running.

How does garden waste work in Vale of Glamorgan?

Garden waste is collected in Vale of Glamorgan for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Vale of Glamorgan council site.

Councils

Vale of Glamorgan bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Vale of Glamorgan.

Status: Supported
Population: 135,743
Postcode districts: 10
Bin types seen: 4
Council website: Vale of Glamorgan

Bin colours and collections in Vale of Glamorgan

The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Vale of Glamorgan. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Vale of Glamorgan bins include the green, black, blue and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Garden
Garden waste
Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
What goes in
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Hedge trimmings and small branches
- Plants, weeds and flowers
- Twigs up to the council's diameter limit
What stays out
- Soil, stones and rubble
- Plastic plant pots and bags
- Food waste (use the food caddy)
- Treated or painted wood
Full garden waste guide
Trash
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)
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
Food
Food waste
Cooked 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
Full food waste guide

Vale of Glamorgan on the map

Bin day guides for Vale of Glamorgan

Common bin collection questions for Vale of Glamorgan residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Vale of Glamorgan

Postcodes here start with CF5, CF11, CF32, CF35, CF61, CF62, CF63, CF64, CF71 and CF72. 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 Vale of Glamorgan bins

How do I find my bin day in Vale of Glamorgan?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Vale of Glamorgan bin lookup.
Does Vale of Glamorgan collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Vale of Glamorgan. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Vale of Glamorgan misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Vale of Glamorgan 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 Vale of Glamorgan?: 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 Vale of Glamorgan is running.
How does garden waste work in Vale of Glamorgan?: Garden waste is collected in Vale of Glamorgan for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Vale of Glamorgan council site.

Towns and villages in Vale of Glamorgan

25 named places in Vale of Glamorgan. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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Vale of Glamorgan summary

Bin colours and collections in Vale of Glamorgan

Garden

Trash

Recycling

Food