Nottingham bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Nottingham.
Nottingham summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 331,077
- Postcode districts
- 13
- Bin types seen
- 2
- Food waste collection
- Not yet seen
- Council website
- Nottingham
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
Nottingham on the map
Bin day guides for Nottingham
Common bin collection questions for Nottingham residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Nottingham
Postcodes here start with NG1, NG2, NG3, NG5, NG6, NG7, NG8, NG9, NG11, NG12, NG13, NG80 and NG90. 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 Nottingham bins
- How do I find my bin day in Nottingham?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Nottingham bin lookup.
- Does Nottingham collect food waste?
- 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. Your address might be on a later rollout date.
- What happens if Nottingham misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Nottingham 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 Nottingham?
- 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 Nottingham is running.
- How does garden waste work in Nottingham?
- Garden waste is collected in Nottingham for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Nottingham council site.
Towns and villages in Nottingham
10 named places in Nottingham. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
More UK council bin collections
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