Check Nottingham City Council Bin Collection Dates, Missed Bins and Recycling Rules
Use this Nottingham City Council bin collection guide to check your bin day, avoid side waste stickers, report a missed bin within the correct window, use your brown bin with grey lid for recycling, manage green residual waste, subscribe to garden waste, book bulky waste, get help putting bins out and use Redfield Road Household Waste and Recycling Centre correctly.
What do you need today?
Choose the right Nottingham waste task first. Bin days, missed bins, side waste, new bins, assisted pull-out, garden waste, food waste trials and bulky collections all use different official routes.
Find Your Nottingham City Council Bin Collection Day
Enter your Nottingham postcode or area here to keep it handy, then open Nottingham City Council’s official bin collection day page. The official calendar is the safest route because bin days can vary by exact address, flats, shared-bin arrangements, assisted pull-out service, food waste trial areas and garden waste subscription status.
How do I check Nottingham City Council bin collection dates?
Use Nottingham City Council’s official “Check My Bin Collection Day” page. Put your bin on the pavement outside your property, or at the collection point agreed with the council, no earlier than 7pm the day before collection. Return it within your property boundary by no later than 7pm on collection day. Do not leave side waste next to the bin, and make sure the lid is fully closed.
Nottingham City Council Bin Collection: Official Sources Used for This Guide
This guide uses Nottingham City Council’s official bins and rubbish pages, including Check My Bin Collection Day, Waste Collection Guidance, Nottingham Recycles, Missed Bin Collections, Garden Waste Subscription, Bulky Waste, Request a Removal, Change or New Bin, Assisted Pull-Out Service, Food Waste Collection and the Redfield Road Household Waste and Recycling Centre page.
Official bin calendar
The collection calendar is the first page to use for your exact property. It also links to reminder options and website-based recycling tools.
Waste guidance and side waste
Nottingham says side waste and overflowing bins are not collected. Everything must fit inside the bin with the lid fully closed.
Recycling rules
The recycling page explains what can go in Nottingham’s brown bin with grey lid and advises residents to keep items clean and empty.
Missed bin timing
A missed bin must be reported by 5pm, two days after the scheduled collection day. Do not report bins with a sticker or hanger as missed.
Nottingham Bin Collection Dates 2026: Check Your Property Online
Nottingham bin collection dates should be checked by exact property. The same postcode can include houses, student flats, private rented homes, shared bin stores, narrow streets, assisted pull-out collections and different operational access points.
The official bin calendar page says the calendar is being updated for the rest of 2026. Garden waste collection dates are shown during the subscription process and included in the confirmation email, so garden waste subscribers should not rely only on old paper calendars.
Open the official Check My Bin Collection Day page
Use the official Nottingham City Council page rather than a screenshot, old PDF or neighbour’s schedule.
Search by postcode and select the correct address
Exact address matters for flats, terraced streets, new builds, student accommodation and shared waste areas.
Check which bin or service is due
Residual waste, recycling, garden waste and food waste trial collections are not the same service. Check each route before putting containers out.
Sign up for reminders if useful
Nottingham’s website offers bin reminders so residents can receive weekly emails about which bin to put out.
New resident tip: if you have moved into Nottingham and cannot identify your bins, check the collection day page first. Then use the official request page if a bin is broken, damaged, lost or missing from the property.
Common Nottingham City Council Bin Collection Searches This Page Answers
This page is written around real resident searches such as Nottingham bin collection day, Nottingham missed bin collection, Nottingham recycling bin, brown bin with grey lid, green general waste bin, garden waste subscription, Redfield Road tip opening times, bulky waste cost and help putting bins out.
“Nottingham bin collection day”
Answered with the official bin calendar, reminder route and collection-day presentation rules.
“Nottingham missed bin”
Answered with the return criteria, sticker/hanger warning and 5pm two-day reporting deadline.
“What goes in Nottingham recycling bin?”
Answered with brown bin with grey lid rules for plastic packaging, glass, paper, card and metal packaging.
“Nottingham side waste”
Answered with the council rule that side waste and overflowing bins are not collected.
“Nottingham garden waste subscription”
Answered with permit sticker, accepted garden waste, seasonal collection pattern and Redfield Road alternative.
“Redfield Road tip Nottingham”
Answered with address, opening months, city-resident requirement, vehicle restrictions and accepted items.
Nottingham Bin Set-Out Rules: When and Where to Put Bins Out
Nottingham City Council says bins should be placed on the pavement outside your property, or at the collection point agreed with the council, no earlier than 7pm on the day before collection. Bins should be removed from the pavement and returned inside your property boundary by no later than 7pm on collection day.
| Rule | Nottingham guidance | Why residents should care |
|---|---|---|
| Earliest set-out | No earlier than 7pm the day before collection. | Bins left out too early can block pavements, create street clutter and attract problems. |
| Return time | Return bins within your property boundary by no later than 7pm on collection day. | Wheeled bins can be a burglary or fire risk, and they can obstruct pavements. |
| Safe presentation | Present the bin safely and do not cause an obstruction. | Blocked pavements create access problems for pedestrians, wheelchair users, pushchairs and collection crews. |
| Lid position | The bin lid must be fully closed. | Bins with raised lids or overfilled contents may not be emptied. |
| Side waste | Additional bags, boxes or bulky items left alongside bins are not collected. | Nottingham records repeated side waste and says enforcement action may be taken in some cases. |
Quick check before bin day: is the correct bin due, is it at the agreed collection point, is the lid shut, are there no extra bags beside it, and have you removed it from the pavement by 7pm after collection?
Nottingham Recycling Bin Rules: Brown Bin with Grey Lid
Nottingham’s household recycling bin is the brown bin with a grey lid. The council says only listed items should go in this bin, and residents should remove food, liquid and other contents before recycling. Items should be empty and rinsed clean.
Plastic packaging
Bottles, cartons, pots and traysNottingham lists plastic packaging bottles and cartons, all shapes and sizes, with lids, nozzles, pumps, rollers or pourers.
- Milk and water bottles
- Toiletry and cosmetic bottles
- Cleaning product bottles
- Fruit punnets, tubs, yoghurt pots and meat trays
Glass, paper and card
Clean and empty onlyGlass bottles and jars, including perfume bottles and toiletries jars, can go in the brown bin with grey lid. Paper, magazines, non-glittery wrapping paper and clean cardboard are also listed.
- Mixed glass bottles and jars
- Magazines and paper
- Clean cardboard with no food or grease
- Non-glittery wrapping paper
Metal packaging
Cans, tins, aerosols and foilMetal packaging listed by Nottingham includes cans, tins, aerosols, puree tubes, foil trays and foil.
- Food tins and drink cans
- Aerosol cans
- Foil trays
- Foil and metal packaging
Keep out of recycling: do not put black bags or unlisted items in the grey-lidded recycling bin. Use Nottingham’s Recyclopedia tool if you are unsure about an item.
Nottingham Side Waste Rules: Extra Bags and Open Lids Are Not Collected
Nottingham City Council says it does not collect side waste with household waste collections and does not collect bins that are overflowing. Side waste includes additional bags or bulky waste left alongside household wheelie bins.
The council also says all waste and recycling must fit inside the bin with the lid fully closed. Stickers may be used to remind residents about the rule. A sticker does not automatically mean a fine, but repeated ignored guidance can lead to Community Protection contact and possible enforcement action.
Side waste not collected
Extra bags beside your bin will not be taken, even if your normal bin is full.
Open lid problem
If your bin is overfull or the lid is not fully shut, Nottingham says the bin will not be emptied.
Use recycling fully
Flatten cardboard, empty and crush cans and bottles, and use the recycling bin to its full capacity.
Extra waste options
Take extra waste to Redfield Road HWRC, book bulky waste where suitable, or apply for additional capacity if your household has special circumstances.
Nottingham Garden Waste Subscription: Permit, Sticker and Collection Rules
Nottingham garden waste is a subscription service. Once subscribed, you receive a permit pack, place the sticker clearly on your garden waste bin and put the bin out for collection according to the schedule for your area.
Garden waste is collected fortnightly between April and October, then once in November and once in December. To check exact dates, use your permit confirmation or the official bin collection calendar. If you do not subscribe, Nottingham says you can still take garden waste to the Recycling Centre on Redfield Road for free.
| Yes, garden waste bin | No, keep out |
|---|---|
| Grass cuttings, hedge clippings, twigs and small branches up to 10cm diameter, leaves, weeds, dead flowers and small amounts of potting compost not in bags. | Bagged garden waste, plastic bags, normal residual or recycling-bin waste, plant pots, large amounts of soil or grass sods, animal waste, treated wood, bricks, rubble and food waste including windfall fruit. |
Permit sticker matters
Garden bins can be rejected if the sticker is missing, incorrectly placed or detached.
Lid must close
Only garden waste that fits within the bin with the lid shut will be collected. Side waste is not collected.
No trade garden waste
Garden waste created by a gardener, contractor or tradesperson is business waste and must be removed by that tradesperson through a licensed route.
Fee note: Nottingham’s public guidance has listed seasonal garden waste charges, extra-bin charges and reduced charges for residents receiving Council Tax Support. Because garden waste prices and subscription forms can change, check the live official subscription page before paying.
Nottingham Food Waste Collection: Berridge Trial and Citywide Rollout Planning
Nottingham does not currently have full citywide weekly food waste collection. The council says it has until 2030 under Defra requirements to start weekly food waste collections across the whole city, and it has been trialling food waste collections in the Berridge area.
In the Berridge trial, food waste is collected weekly on the same day as residual waste and recycling. The outside food waste bin should be placed at the kerbside before 7am. The council says missed food waste bins may not be returned for because it is a trial service.
Food accepted in trial areas
Leftover meals, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish including bones, rice, pasta, beans, bread, cakes, biscuits, solid dairy foods, eggshells, pet food, tea bags and coffee grounds.
Food waste bin exclusions
Do not put liquids, liquid fats, garden waste, straw, animal bedding, cut flowers or packaging in the food waste bin.
Missed food waste in trial areas
If the trial food waste bin is missed, Nottingham says to empty it into the green residual waste bin for that week and present it again next time.
Missed Bin Collection Nottingham: When the Council Will Return
Nottingham says it will only return to empty a missed bin if you put your bin out correctly and on time, and the crew missed it by mistake. If the bin was not out in time or access was blocked, you need to wait until your next scheduled collection.
| Before reporting | Nottingham rule or check |
|---|---|
| Was it put out correctly? | It should be at the correct collection point, not obstructed, and presented within the council’s set-out window. |
| Was the lid fully closed? | Overflowing bins and side waste are not collected. |
| Was there a sticker or hanger? | If there is a sticker or hanger, follow the label and do not report it as missed. |
| Was access blocked? | If something prevented the crew from accessing the bin, you will usually need to wait for the next scheduled collection. |
| Are you within the deadline? | Report by 5pm, two days after your scheduled collection day. |
| Food waste trial bin? | Missed food waste bins in trial areas may not be returned for. The council advises emptying the contents into the green residual waste bin for that week. |
Important: do not report a stickered or tagged bin as missed. The sticker explains why the bin was not emptied and what you need to fix before the next collection.
Request a New, Replacement, Additional or Removed Bin in Nottingham
Nottingham says occupiers, landlords, managing agencies and housing associations are responsible for the wheelie bins at their properties. If a bin is broken, damaged or lost, use the official request route for a new or replacement bin.
Additional, new and replacement bins are subject to charges. Deliveries can take up to 10 working days from the date of payment, and a confirmation email is sent when the bin is delivered.
New or replacement bin
Use the official form for broken, damaged or lost bins.
Additional capacity
Requests can be checked through a waste audit or site visit, especially when an additional residual bin is requested.
Unwanted bin removal
Use the separate bin removal form if there is an unwanted bin at your property.
Help Putting Bins Out in Nottingham: Assisted Pull-Out Service
Nottingham’s assisted pull-out service is intended for residents who are unable to put their bin out for collection because they are elderly or frail, have medical reasons, or are disabled.
If approved, frontline crews can collect your wheelie bin from an agreed storage point, empty it and return it to your storage point. The application asks for the reason you need assistance, what type of bins you have, whether anyone else lives in your household, plus your name, address and contact details.
For genuine need
The service supports residents who cannot move bins because of age, frailty, medical reasons or disability.
Agreed storage point
Crews collect from an agreed storage point and return the bin after emptying.
Missed bin is separate
If your bin was not collected, use the missed bin route rather than applying for assistance.
Nottingham Bulky Waste Collection: Costs, POPs and Electrical Items
Nottingham’s bulky waste collection is a charged domestic household service. If items can be reused or donated, the council encourages residents to consider donation first. If they cannot be reused, you can take suitable items to Redfield Road Recycling Centre for free or pay for a bulky waste collection.
Non-upholstered items
The official bulky waste page lists a charge of £26 for up to six non-upholstered items, such as a bed frame, mattress, dressing table, wardrobe, wooden chair or table.
Upholstered items
Upholstered items such as sofas, armchairs, footstools and upholstered chairs are collected separately because of POPs rules. The page lists £26 for up to six upholstered items.
Electrical items
Electrical collections are separate. The page lists £12.50 for the first electrical item and £7.50 for each additional item.
Council Tax Support
Residents receiving Council Tax Support are entitled to one free collection of non-upholstered items or upholstered items per 12 months. Electrical items are not included.
Keep upholstered items dry: Nottingham says saturated upholstered items may become too heavy for crews to handle safely. If an item is too heavy because it is wet, the service can be treated as a failed collection with no refund.
| Bulky waste not collected | Practical route |
|---|---|
| Asbestos, business waste, batteries, construction materials, rubble, tiles, plasterboard, concrete, soil, car parts, tyres, clinical waste, chemicals, commercial fridges/freezers, dead animals, fluorescent tubes, fitted kitchens or bedrooms, gas bottles, paint, pesticides, oils, large panes of glass, marble and house-clearance waste. | Check Redfield Road HWRC, asbestos guidance, clinical waste guidance, skip hire, or use a registered waste carrier. Nottingham warns householders can be responsible if an unlicensed carrier dumps waste illegally. |
Redfield Road Household Waste and Recycling Centre Nottingham: Address, Opening Times and Rules
Nottingham City residents can use Redfield Road Household Waste and Recycling Centre for larger items, garden waste, textiles, rubble and more. The facility is for Nottingham City residents only, and visitors may be asked for a driving licence as proof of city residency.
| HWRC detail | Official Nottingham information |
|---|---|
| Location | Redfield Road, Lenton Industrial Estate, NG7 2UJ. |
| Closed days | Open every day of the year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. |
| January and February | 8am to 4pm. |
| March | 8am to 6pm. |
| April to September | 8am to 8pm. |
| October | 8am to 6pm. |
| November and December | 8am to 4pm. |
| Closing rule | You must have vacated the site by the closing time. |
Accepted item examples
Batteries, car batteries, flat glass, fluorescent tubes, cans, fridges/freezers, garden waste, gas bottles, general/bulky waste, rubble, appliances, glass, paper, card, textiles, mobile phones, plastics, printer cartridges, scrap metal, soil, TVs, monitors, used engine oil, wood and timber.
No business waste
Business rubbish cannot be taken to the site. Landlord waste from rented properties and waste created by a commercial business is treated as trade waste.
DIY waste limits
Some DIY materials are restricted. The official page lists limits such as two 50-litre rubble bags, one bulky bathroom-suite type item and one complete window unit per visit.
Vehicle restrictions
Cars, some trailers, vans, minibuses, pick-ups, campervans and motorcycles are listed as permitted. Vans with trailers, pick-ups with trailers and horseboxes are not permitted.
Nottingham Bin Collection Tips Residents Learn the Hard Way
The official rules are simple, but real Nottingham streets can be tricky. These checks help with student houses, HMOs, flats, tight streets, shared yards, parked cars, missed-bin reports and recycling contamination.
Before collection day in Nottingham
Use these checks across Nottingham city centre, Lenton, Radford, Hyson Green, Forest Fields, Berridge, St Ann’s, Sneinton, Sherwood, Wollaton, Clifton, Bulwell and surrounding city neighbourhoods.
Do not put bins out too early
The council guidance says no earlier than 7pm on the day before collection.
Close the lid fully
Overfilled bins and raised lids can lead to non-collection.
Use recycling space properly
Flatten cardboard and crush empty bottles and cans to create more space.
Do not ignore stickers
A sticker or hanger explains why the bin was not emptied. Fix the problem before reporting.
Check Berridge food waste rules
Food waste trial areas have different handling when a food waste bin is missed.
Use Redfield Road for overflow
For extra waste, garden waste or bulky items, check Redfield Road rules before loading the car.
Nottingham City Council Bin Collection Official Links
Use these official Nottingham City Council pages for final confirmation before checking your collection day, reporting a missed bin, ordering a bin, paying for garden waste, booking bulky waste, applying for assisted pull-out or visiting Redfield Road.
Nottingham City Council Bin Collection FAQ
These answers cover the main Nottingham bin collection searches: collection day, missed bin, side waste, recycling bin, garden waste, food waste trial, bulky waste, extra bins, assisted pull-out and Redfield Road tip.
Use Nottingham City Council’s official Check My Bin Collection Day page. Enter your postcode or address and use the current council calendar rather than an old PDF or neighbour’s schedule.
Nottingham says bins should be placed on the pavement outside your property, or at an agreed collection point, no earlier than 7pm the day before collection and returned within the property boundary by no later than 7pm on collection day.
No. Nottingham says side waste is not collected. Extra bags or bulky items beside the bin will not be taken, and overflowing bins with lids not fully closed may not be emptied.
Nottingham’s recycling bin is the brown bin with grey lid. The council lists plastic packaging bottles and cartons, plastic packaging such as pots and tubs, glass bottles and jars, paper, magazines, non-glittery wrapping paper, clean cardboard and metal packaging such as cans, tins, aerosols, foil trays and foil.
Use the official missed bin page. Nottingham says it will only return if the bin was put out correctly and on time and was missed by mistake. You must report by 5pm, two days after your scheduled collection day.
No. Nottingham says if a sticker or hanger is on your bin, follow the instructions on the label and do not report it as a missed collection.
Garden waste is a subscription service. Collections are fortnightly between April and October, with one collection in November and one in December. You need a valid permit sticker and must present the bin correctly.
Yes. Nottingham’s garden waste page says residents who do not subscribe can take garden waste to the Recycling Centre on Redfield Road for free, subject to the site rules.
Nottingham is trialling food waste collections in the Berridge area and says citywide food waste collection is being planned for future rollout, subject to funding and operational readiness.
The official page lists £26 for up to six non-upholstered items, £26 for up to six upholstered items and separate electrical charges of £12.50 for the first electrical item and £7.50 for each additional item. Check the official page before booking because charges can change.
The Redfield Road Household Waste and Recycling Centre is at Redfield Road, Lenton Industrial Estate, NG7 2UJ. It is for Nottingham City residents only.
The official page lists January and February 8am to 4pm, March 8am to 6pm, April to September 8am to 8pm, October 8am to 6pm, and November and December 8am to 4pm. The site is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Editorial note
This independent guide helps Nottingham residents reach the correct official waste and recycling services quickly. Always confirm your exact collection date, missed-bin eligibility, garden waste subscription charge, bulky waste booking cost, assisted pull-out status and Redfield Road site rules on Nottingham City Council’s official website before taking action.
Final summary: use Nottingham’s official bin calendar first. Put bins out no earlier than 7pm the day before collection and return them by 7pm on collection day. Keep lids fully closed and do not leave side waste. Use the brown bin with grey lid only for accepted clean recycling, report missed bins by 5pm two days after the scheduled day, subscribe if you want garden waste collection, and use Redfield Road HWRC for suitable extra household waste if you are a Nottingham City resident.