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Brocton bin collection days

Run by Stafford. Enter your postcode and pick your address.

Council for Brocton

Brocton sits inside Stafford. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.

Bin colours and collections in Stafford

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

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

  • Refuse

    General waste

    Anything 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

    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

Bin day guides for Brocton

Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of Brocton.

Postcode districts in Stafford

Stafford covers these postcode districts.

  • ST3
  • ST4
  • ST5
  • ST10
  • ST11
  • ST12
  • ST14
  • ST15
  • ST16
  • ST17
  • ST18
  • ST20
  • ST21
  • TF9
  • TF10
  • WS12
  • WS15

Common questions about bins in Brocton

What day are bins collected in Brocton?
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 Stafford empties.
Who collects bins in Brocton?
Stafford collects household bins in Brocton. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
How do I report a missed bin in Brocton?
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 Stafford site is the right place to file it.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in Brocton?
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 Stafford collect food waste in Brocton?
Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Stafford so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption.

Other places in Stafford

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