Filton bin collection days
Run by Bristol, City of. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for Filton
Filton sits inside Bristol, City of. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
Filton sits across Bristol, City of and South Gloucestershire. Enter your full postcode above and Bin Day will route you to the correct council automatically.
- Bristol, City of bin collection page
- South Gloucestershire bin collection page
- Bristol, City of council website
Bin colours and collections in Bristol, City of
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Bristol, City of. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Bristol, City of bins include the black and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
180l General Waste
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
45l Black Recycling Box
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
23l Food Waste Bin
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Postcode districts in Bristol, City of
Bristol, City of covers these postcode districts.
- BS1
- BS2
- BS3
- BS4
- BS5
- BS6
- BS7
- BS8
- BS9
- BS10
- BS11
- BS13
- BS14
- BS15
- BS16
- BS31
- BS98
- BS99
Common questions about bins in Filton
- What day are bins collected in Filton?
- 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 Bristol, City of empties.
- Who collects bins in Filton?
- Bristol, City of collects household bins in Filton. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in Filton?
- 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 Bristol, City of site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in Filton?
- 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 Bristol, City of collect food waste in Filton?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Bristol, City of. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.
Other places in Bristol, City of
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- Almondsbury bin collection (South Gloucestershire)
- Alveston bin collection (South Gloucestershire)
- Badminton bin collection (South Gloucestershire)