EX39 bin collection days
Run by Torridge. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for EX39
EX39 is a postcode district covered by Torridge. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About EX39
EX39 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside EX39 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 Torridge
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Torridge. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Torridge bins include the blue and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Recycling
Mixed recyclingThe 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
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
Bin day guides for EX39
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of EX39.
Postcode districts in Torridge
EX39 is one of 12 postcode districts in Torridge.
- EX18
- EX19
- EX20
- EX21
- EX22
- EX23
- EX31
- EX37
- EX38
- EX39
- PL15
- PL16
Common questions about bins in EX39
- What day are bins collected in EX39?
- 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 Torridge empties.
- Who collects bins in EX39?
- Torridge collects household bins in EX39. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in EX39?
- 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 Torridge site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in EX39?
- 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 Torridge collect food waste in EX39?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Torridge 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 Torridge
- Appledore bin collection
- Bideford bin collection
- Bradworthy bin collection
- Buck's Cross bin collection
- Chilsworthy bin collection
- Dolton bin collection
- Great Torrington bin collection
- Halwill Junction bin collection
- Hartland bin collection
- High Bickington bin collection
- Holsworthy bin collection
- Littleham bin collection
- Torridge bin collection page