West Devon bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for West Devon.
West Devon summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 58,923
- Postcode districts
- 12
- Bin types seen
- 2
- Food waste collection
- Yes
- Council website
- West Devon
Bin colours and collections in West Devon
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in West Devon. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
West Devon bins include the black and blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Refuse
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
Recycling and Food
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
West Devon on the map
Bin day guides for West Devon
Common bin collection questions for West Devon residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by West Devon
Postcodes here start with EX6, EX17, EX19, EX20, EX21, PL6, PL7, PL15, PL16, PL19, PL20 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 West Devon bins
- How do I find my bin day in West Devon?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the West Devon bin lookup.
- Does West Devon collect food waste?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in West Devon. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
- What happens if West Devon misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the West Devon 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 West Devon?
- 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 West Devon is running.
- How does garden waste work in West Devon?
- Garden waste is collected in West Devon for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the West Devon council site.
Towns and villages in West Devon
17 named places in West Devon. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
- Bere Alston bin collection
- Buckland Monachorum bin collection
- Chagford bin collection
- Crapstone bin collection
- Dousland bin collection
- Hatherleigh bin collection
- Horrabridge bin collection
- Lamerton bin collection
- Lifton bin collection
- Mary Tavy bin collection
- North Tawton bin collection
- Northlew bin collection
- Okehampton bin collection
- Princetown bin collection
- South Zeal bin collection
- Tavistock bin collection
- Yelverton bin collection
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