L2 bin collection days
Run by Liverpool. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for L2
L2 is a postcode district covered by Liverpool. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About L2
L2 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside L2 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 Liverpool
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Liverpool. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Liverpool bins include the blue, green 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
Green
Garden waste (likely)Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
Liverpool labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.
What goes in
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Hedge trimmings and small branches
- Plants, weeds and flowers
- Twigs up to the council's diameter limit
What stays out
- Soil, stones and rubble
- Plastic plant pots and bags
- Food waste (use the food caddy)
- Treated or painted wood
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 L2
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of L2.
Postcode districts in Liverpool
L2 is one of 32 postcode districts in Liverpool.
- L1
- L2
- L3
- L4
- L5
- L6
- L7
- L8
- L9
- L10
- L11
- L12
- L13
- L14
- L15
- L16
- L17
- L18
- L19
- L20
- L24
- L25
- L26
- L27
- L28
- L36
- L67
- L69
- L70
- L71
- L74
- L75
Common questions about bins in L2
- What day are bins collected in L2?
- 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 Liverpool empties.
- Who collects bins in L2?
- Liverpool collects household bins in L2. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in L2?
- 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 Liverpool site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in L2?
- 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 Liverpool collect food waste in L2?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Liverpool. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.