What day are bins collected in Downside?

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 North Somerset empties.

Who collects bins in Downside?

North Somerset collects household bins in Downside. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.

How do I report a missed bin in Downside?

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 North Somerset site is the right place to file it.

Do bin days change on bank holidays in Downside?

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 North Somerset collect food waste in Downside?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in North Somerset. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.

Downside bin collection days

Run by North Somerset. Enter your postcode and pick your address.

Council for Downside

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

Bin colours and collections in North Somerset

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

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

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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Rubbish
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
Card and Paper Collection Service
Paper and card
Paper and cardboard kept separate from other dry recycling. Under Simpler Recycling, paper and card sit on their own unless the council's sorting plant can split a mixed load.
What goes in
- Paper, newspapers, magazines, envelopes
- Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- Greetings cards (no glitter or foil)
- Paper bags
What stays out
- Tissues, kitchen roll and dirty paper
- Heavily food-soiled cardboard
- Wrapping paper with glitter or foil

Bin day guides for Downside

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

Postcode districts in North Somerset

North Somerset covers these postcode districts.

BS3
BS8
BS13
BS20
BS21
BS22
BS23
BS24
BS25
BS26
BS29
BS40
BS41
BS48
BS49

Common questions about bins in Downside

What day are bins collected in Downside?: 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 North Somerset empties.
Who collects bins in Downside?: North Somerset collects household bins in Downside. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
How do I report a missed bin in Downside?: 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 North Somerset site is the right place to file it.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in Downside?: 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 North Somerset collect food waste in Downside?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in North Somerset. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.

Downside bin collection days

Council for Downside

Bin colours and collections in North Somerset

Food

Rubbish

Recycling

Card and Paper Collection Service

Bin day guides for Downside

Postcode districts in North Somerset

Common questions about bins in Downside

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