How do I find my bin day in Stockton-on-Tees?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Stockton-on-Tees bin lookup.

Does Stockton-on-Tees collect food waste?

Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees?

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 Stockton-on-Tees is running.

How does garden waste work in Stockton-on-Tees?

Garden waste is collected in Stockton-on-Tees for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Stockton-on-Tees council site.

Councils

Stockton-on-Tees bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Stockton-on-Tees.

Status: Supported
Population: 206,800
Postcode districts: 12
Bin types seen: 3
Food waste collection: Not yet seen
Council website: Stockton-on-Tees

Bin colours and collections in Stockton-on-Tees

The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Stockton-on-Tees. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Stockton-on-Tees bins include the black, blue and green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Waste
Other collection
Your 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 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
Garden Waste
Garden waste
Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
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
Full garden waste guide

Stockton-on-Tees on the map

Bin day guides for Stockton-on-Tees

Common bin collection questions for Stockton-on-Tees residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Stockton-on-Tees

Postcodes here start with DL2, TS2, TS8, TS15, TS16, TS17, TS18, TS19, TS20, TS21, TS22 and TS23. 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 Stockton-on-Tees bins

How do I find my bin day in Stockton-on-Tees?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Stockton-on-Tees bin lookup.
Does Stockton-on-Tees collect food waste?: Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees?: 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 Stockton-on-Tees is running.
How does garden waste work in Stockton-on-Tees?: Garden waste is collected in Stockton-on-Tees for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Stockton-on-Tees council site.

Towns and villages in Stockton-on-Tees

11 named places in Stockton-on-Tees. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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Stockton-on-Tees bin collection

Stockton-on-Tees summary

Bin colours and collections in Stockton-on-Tees

Waste

Recycling

Garden Waste