Bin Day

Staythorpe bin collection days

Run by Newark and Sherwood. Enter your postcode and pick your address.

Council for Staythorpe

Staythorpe sits inside Newark and Sherwood. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.

Bin colours and collections in Newark and Sherwood

The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Newark and Sherwood. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Newark and Sherwood 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.

  • General

    General waste

    Anything 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
  • Recycling

    Mixed recycling

    The 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

    Full mixed recycling guide

Bin day guides for Staythorpe

Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of Staythorpe.

Postcode districts in Newark and Sherwood

Newark and Sherwood covers these postcode districts.

  • LN1
  • LN6
  • NG13
  • NG14
  • NG18
  • NG19
  • NG21
  • NG22
  • NG23
  • NG24
  • NG25

Common questions about bins in Staythorpe

What day are bins collected in Staythorpe?
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 Newark and Sherwood empties.
Who collects bins in Staythorpe?
Newark and Sherwood collects household bins in Staythorpe. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
How do I report a missed bin in Staythorpe?
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 Newark and Sherwood site is the right place to file it.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in Staythorpe?
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 Newark and Sherwood collect food waste in Staythorpe?
Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Newark and Sherwood so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption.

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