BB3 bin collection days
Run by Blackburn with Darwen. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for BB3
BB3 is a postcode district covered by Blackburn with Darwen. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About BB3
BB3 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside BB3 map to one council, but a few districts straddle two. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Bin colours and collections in Blackburn with Darwen
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Blackburn with Darwen. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Blackburn with Darwen bins include the green and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Grey 240L
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)
Bin day guides for BB3
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of BB3.
Postcode districts in Blackburn with Darwen
BB3 is one of 6 postcode districts in Blackburn with Darwen.
- BB1
- BB2
- BB3
- BL7
- BL8
- PR6
Common questions about bins in BB3
- What day are bins collected in BB3?
- Collection days vary by street. Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address to see the next collection day for every bin Blackburn with Darwen empties.
- Who collects bins in BB3?
- Blackburn with Darwen collects household bins in BB3. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in BB3?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the council's site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours. The Blackburn with Darwen site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in BB3?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday lands on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually have a published two-week revised schedule.
- Does Blackburn with Darwen collect food waste in BB3?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Blackburn with Darwen. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.