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WA10 bin collection days

Run by St. Helens. Enter your postcode and pick your address.

Council for WA10

WA10 is a postcode district covered by St. Helens. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.

About WA10

WA10 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside WA10 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 St. Helens

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

St. Helens bins include the blue and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

  • 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

  • General Waste

    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

Bin day guides for WA10

Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of WA10.

Postcode districts in St. Helens

WA10 is one of 13 postcode districts in St. Helens.

  • L34
  • L35
  • L39
  • WA2
  • WA3
  • WA5
  • WA8
  • WA9
  • WA10
  • WA11
  • WA12
  • WN4
  • WN5

Common questions about bins in WA10

What day are bins collected in WA10?
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 St. Helens empties.
Who collects bins in WA10?
St. Helens collects household bins in WA10. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
How do I report a missed bin in WA10?
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 St. Helens site is the right place to file it.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in WA10?
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 St. Helens collect food waste in WA10?
Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for St. Helens 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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