Newcastle upon Tyne bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Newcastle upon Tyne.
Newcastle upon Tyne summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 320,605
- Postcode districts
- 13
- Bin types seen
- 2
- Food waste collection
- Not yet seen
- Council website
- Newcastle upon Tyne
Bin colours and collections in Newcastle upon Tyne
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Newcastle upon Tyne. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Newcastle upon Tyne bins include the blue and green 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
Domestic 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
Newcastle upon Tyne on the map
Bin day guides for Newcastle upon Tyne
Common bin collection questions for Newcastle upon Tyne residents, with the practical detail on each.
- How to report a missed bin in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Booking a bulky waste collection in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Garden waste collection in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Food waste collection in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Bank holiday bin changes in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Christmas bin collections in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Simpler Recycling in Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcodes covered by Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcodes here start with NE1, NE2, NE3, NE4, NE5, NE6, NE7, NE13, NE15, NE20, NE88, NE98 and NE99. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.
Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Common questions about Newcastle upon Tyne bins
- How do I find my bin day in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Newcastle upon Tyne bin lookup.
- Does Newcastle upon Tyne collect food waste?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Newcastle upon Tyne so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption. Your address might be on a later rollout date.
- What happens if Newcastle upon Tyne misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Newcastle upon Tyne site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Newcastle upon Tyne is running.
- How does garden waste work in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- Newcastle upon Tyne runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Newcastle upon Tyne council site.
Towns and villages in Newcastle upon Tyne
9 named places in Newcastle upon Tyne. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
More UK council bin collections
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