NG1 bin collection days
Run by Nottingham. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for NG1
NG1 is a postcode district covered by Nottingham. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About NG1
NG1 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside NG1 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 Nottingham
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Nottingham. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Nottingham bins include the black and blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Waste
Other collectionYour council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.
What goes in
- Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
- The lookup above shows your address-specific items
- Council site has the full accepted-items list
What stays out
- Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
- Anything not listed by the council for this collection
- Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)
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
Bin day guides for NG1
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of NG1.
Postcode districts in Nottingham
NG1 is one of 13 postcode districts in Nottingham.
- NG1
- NG2
- NG3
- NG5
- NG6
- NG7
- NG8
- NG9
- NG11
- NG12
- NG13
- NG80
- NG90
Common questions about bins in NG1
- What day are bins collected in NG1?
- 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 Nottingham empties.
- Who collects bins in NG1?
- Nottingham collects household bins in NG1. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in NG1?
- 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 Nottingham site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in NG1?
- 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 Nottingham collect food waste in NG1?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Nottingham so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption.