Check Collection Dates, Glass Weeks and Bin Rules
Use this action-first Broxtowe guide to confirm your bin day, understand the paper-calendar update, put the right container out before 6.30am and avoid the mistakes that stop collections.
It covers black-lidded general waste, green-lidded recycling, glass bags or red-lidded bins, brown-lidded garden waste, missed bins, bulky waste, recycling sites, scams and assisted collection help.
Quick answer: Use Broxtowe Borough Council’s official “When Is My Collection” service to check bin collection dates, but during the current update period Broxtowe says the paper calendar delivered to your home is correct. If you have no calendar or the dates look wrong, email environment@broxtowe.gov.uk.
Put bins, bags and glass containers out before 6.30am on collection day. Black-lidded general waste and green-lidded recycling are collected every two weeks; glass bags or red-lidded glass bins are collected every four weeks; brown-lidded garden waste is a paid service.
I Want To…
Start with the exact action. Broxtowe has separate routes for calendar checks, missed bins, glass, garden waste, bulky waste and Recycling A-Z.
Find my bin day
Use the online form, but compare it with the delivered calendar while the system is updating.
Fix a calendar mismatch
If your online result looks wrong, use the delivered calendar and email the waste team if needed.
Sort glass
Use Broxtowe’s glass bag or a red-lidded glass bin. Glass is not for the green-lidded bin.
Pay garden waste
Subscribe online, display the sticker correctly and keep non-garden waste out.
Official Source Check for Broxtowe Bin Collections
This guide is based on Broxtowe Borough Council’s live waste and recycling pages. It does not replace the council’s forms, payments, calendars or service updates.
Calendar and forms checked
Broxtowe lists short official routes for “When Is My Collection”, missed bins, garden waste, bulky waste, kerbside glass bag requests and Recycling A-Z.
Recycling update checked
From 31 March 2026, Broxtowe’s green-lidded recycling bin accepts extra items such as plastic pots, tubs and trays, foil and foil trays, and Tetra Paks or cartons.
Garden waste checked
The 2026/27 subscription covers 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The first new bin is £45 and additional bins are £28 each.
Paper Calendar Warning: What to Do if the Online Bin Day Looks Wrong
Broxtowe is receiving many collection calendar queries. The council has advised that the calendar delivered to your home is correct while the online “When is my bin day?” system is still updating.
You have a paper calendar
Use the delivered calendar as the main household source during the update period. Put it where everyone can see it.
Online date looks different
Do not assume the collection was missed. Check the delivered calendar first, then contact the waste team if the conflict matters.
No calendar or lost calendar
Email environment@broxtowe.gov.uk with your full address, postcode and the container you are asking about.
How to Check Your Broxtowe Bin Collection Day
Use this 5-step flow for Beeston, Stapleford, Eastwood, Kimberley, Chilwell, Bramcote, Nuthall, Brinsley, Trowell, Greasley, Attenborough and nearby Broxtowe addresses.
Open the official collection page
Use Broxtowe’s “When Is My Collection” route for online collection checks.
Check your delivered calendar
During the update period, use the paper calendar as the priority if it conflicts with the online result.
Record each collection stream
Save black-lidded, green-lidded, glass and brown-lidded garden dates separately. One “bin day” reminder is not enough.
Put containers out before 6.30am
Broxtowe states that bins, bags and glass containers should be out before 6.30am on collection day.
Move containers back after collection
Bring containers back as soon as possible after they are emptied to keep pavements, shared access and bin stores clear.
Broxtowe Bin Collection Schedule: Black, Green, Glass and Brown
Use this table to understand what each container is for and why a collection may fail.
| Container / service | Collection pattern | Use it for | Common problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black-lidded general waste bin | Once every two weeks. | General household waste such as nappies, tissues, food waste, contaminated paper/cardboard, unrecyclable plastic packaging, polystyrene and crisp packets. | Too heavy, side waste, glass, recycling, electrical items, batteries, vapes, rubble, asbestos or paint tins with paint left in. |
| Green-lidded recycling bin | Once every two weeks. | Clean, loose and dry recycling such as accepted plastics, paper/card, tins/cans, foil, aerosols and cartons. | Bagged recycling, food, glass, coffee cups, tissues, clothing, shoes, polystyrene or takeaway packaging. |
| Glass bag / red-lidded bin | Every four weeks. | Glass bottles and jars only, using a Broxtowe branded glass bag or red-lidded glass bin. | Wrong container, broken unsafe bag/bin, light bulbs, broken glass, drinking glasses, window glass, Pyrex or china. |
| Brown-lidded garden bin | Every two weeks from April to end of November and in March; every four weeks in December, January and February. | Subscribed garden waste such as leaves, grass cuttings, weeds, twigs, cut flowers, house plants and hedge trimmings. | No current sticker, side waste, open lid, soil, food waste, animal waste, plastic plant pots or Japanese knotweed. |
| Bulky waste | Booked service only. | Accepted large household items such as furniture, electrical goods, beds/mattresses, carpets, doors and radiators. | Items not listed on the order, inaccessible items, business waste, rubble, asbestos, gas bottles, pianos, soil or turf. |
Which Broxtowe Container Should I Use?
Use these decision cards when a household member is unsure where something goes.
Black lid
Use for non-recyclable household waste. Do not use it for glass, clean recycling, batteries, vapes, electricals or DIY waste.
Green lid
Use for clean, loose and dry recycling. No bin liners, no glass and no food contamination.
Glass
Use a Broxtowe glass bag or red-lidded glass bin for glass bottles and jars only.
Brown lid
Use only if subscribed and stickered. Garden waste must be accepted garden material with lid closed.
Black-lidded General Waste Bin: Accepted Items and Refusal Risks
The black-lidded bin is for general household waste and is collected every two weeks. Broxtowe says it will not collect waste left beside the bin, and bins that are too heavy may be left.
Usually accepted
Nappies, tissues, food waste, contaminated paper/cardboard such as pizza boxes, unrecyclable plastic packaging, polystyrene and crisp packets.
Keep out
Glass bottles and jars, recyclable waste, building material, asbestos, electrical items, batteries, vapes and paint tins with leftover paint.
If it is too heavy
Remove excess weight and present the bin again on your next scheduled collection day. Crews must be able to empty it safely.
Green-lidded Recycling Bin: Clean, Loose, Dry and Updated for 2026
The green-lidded bin is for dry recycling. Items must be clean, loose and dry, and Broxtowe says not to use bin liners. Contaminated bins will not be collected.
Plastic
Plastic bottles, yoghurt pots, margarine tubs, plastic pots, tubs and trays, plus non-black plastic plant pots.
Paper and card
Paper receipt-size or larger, cardboard, envelopes including windowed envelopes, newspapers, magazines and junk mail.
Metal, foil and cartons
Steel food tins, aluminium cans, empty aerosols, foil, foil trays, Tetra Paks and food or drink cartons.
Glass Bag and Red-lidded Glass Bin: Every 4 Weeks
Glass is collected separately in Broxtowe. Use a Broxtowe branded glass bag or a red-lidded glass bin, and put it out before 6.30am on your glass collection day.
| Glass rule | Accepted / not accepted | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted | Beer bottles, glass bottles, wine bottles, spirit bottles, sauce bottles, jam jars and pickle jars. | Remove lids and bottle tops before placing glass in the bag or red-lidded bin. |
| Not accepted | Light bulbs, broken glass, drinking glasses, spectacles, window glass, Pyrex, china and fluorescent tubes. | Use the official A-Z or recycling site route for these items. |
| Red-lidded glass bin | Broxtowe lists a 140 litre red-lidded glass bin at a one-off cost of £38. | Request an additional bin if you prefer a red-lidded bin to a glass bag. |
| Other glass route | Glass bottles and jars can also be taken to glass banks in the borough. | Use Broxtowe’s local recycling sites page to find the nearest bank. |
Brown-lidded Garden Bin 2026/27: Cost, Sticker and Scam Checks
The garden waste subscription covers 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. It costs £45 for one new bin and £28 for each additional bin. Broxtowe says bins should be delivered within 5 working days of payment and stickers can take up to 10 working days to arrive.
| Garden waste point | Broxtowe detail | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Service period | 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. | Subscribe before relying on the brown-lidded bin being emptied. |
| Cost | 1 new bin is £45. Additional bins are £28 each. | Use only the official Garden Waste Subscription form. |
| Collection pattern | Every two weeks from April to end of November and in March; every four weeks in December, January and February. | Use your calendar for the exact garden waste date. |
| Sticker | The current sticker must be displayed on the back of the brown-lidded bin below the handle. | Place the bin so the sticker is visible from the road. |
| Accepted | Leaves, grass cuttings, weeds, twigs, cut flowers, house plants and hedge trimmings. | Keep the lid closed. Side waste is not collected. |
| Not accepted | Soil, fruit and vegetables, food waste, soiled animal bedding, animal waste, plastic plant pots and Japanese knotweed. | Remove wrong items before collection day. |
Item Route Helper: Black, Green, Glass, Brown, Bulky or Recycling Site?
Use this helper before collection day. It does not replace Broxtowe’s full Recycling A-Z, but it catches the common wrong-bin mistakes.
Checklist Before Leaving Bins Out
Run this checklist the evening before collection. It prevents avoidable missed-bin reports and contamination tags.
Before collection morning
- Delivered calendar checked during the online update period.
- Official form checked if needed.
- Correct black, green, glass or brown container selected.
- Containers ready before 6.30am.
- No waste left beside black or green-lidded bins.
- Green recycling is clean, loose and dry.
- Glass is in a Broxtowe bag or red-lidded bin.
- Garden waste sticker is current and visible from the road.
Before reporting a problem
- Check whether the container was actually due.
- Check whether it was out before 6.30am.
- Look for a contamination tag.
- Check if the bin was too heavy.
- Check if the brown bin subscription is active.
- Check if the glass bag/bin was safe and uncontaminated.
- Email environment@broxtowe.gov.uk if the calendar issue is confusing.
Broxtowe Missed Bin: Diagnose Before Reporting
A missed-bin report should come after checking the calendar, 6.30am set-out rule, contamination, side waste, heavy bin, glass container and garden sticker status.
Broxtowe Bulky Waste: Booking, Access and Failed-Collection Warnings
Bulky waste is for large items only after checking the official collection rules. Items must be listed on the order, accessible from outside and ready before 6.30am on the allocated day.
| Bulky waste point | Broxtowe rule | What to do before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Book online or by phone | Use the online booking form or call 0115 917 7777. | Prepare the full item list before payment. |
| Items must be accessible | The team will not enter buildings or land that is not readily accessible. | Place items outside in the location confirmed on the booking. |
| Can collect examples | Furniture, electrical goods, beds/mattresses, carpets, doors and radiators. | Check the official page for the current accepted list. |
| Cannot collect examples | Asbestos, rubble, bricks, gas bottles, pianos, soil and turf. | Use a correct recycling centre, hazardous waste or licensed carrier route. |
| No amendments after payment | Items cannot be added or amended after payment has been received. | Double-check the item list before checkout. |
| If items are not collected | Broxtowe says to contact environment@broxtowe.gov.uk. | Keep your booking details and item list. |
Broxtowe Recycling Sites, Glass Banks and Household Waste Centres
Use Broxtowe’s local recycling sites page before travelling with glass, clothing, paper/card, larger loads or items that should not go in kerbside bins.
Local recycling bank areas
Broxtowe lists recycling bank locations across Beeston, Bramcote, Brinsley, Chilwell, Eastwood, Greasley, Nuthall, Stapleford and Trowell.
Household waste centres
Broxtowe says there are two Household Waste and Recycling Centres located in the borough, with details on Nottinghamshire County Council’s site.
Find My Nearest
Use Broxtowe’s local recycling sites guidance and mapping route to find the nearest recycling bank or centre before loading the car.
Additional Bins, Assisted Collections and Extra Capacity
If your normal bin setup does not work, use the correct council route. Do not leave side waste beside bins as a workaround.
Extra recycling capacity
Broxtowe says every household can have up to two free green-lidded recycling bins. Request extra capacity if recycling is the real problem.
Assisted collection
Assisted collection requests are individually assessed. Call 0115 917 7777 or email recycling@broxtowe.gov.uk.
Flats and shared bins
Check bin-store access, contamination, wrong containers and managing-agent rules before reporting a shared-bin problem.
Garden Waste Scam Check: Before You Pay or Reply to a Letter
Broxtowe warns that fake garden waste subscription letters have been posted to some residents in the wider Nottinghamshire area. Check before paying through any link, phone number or return address on a letter.
Check printing quality
Look for blurry logos, poor printing, cut-off text, strange fonts or anything that looks unlike normal council communications.
Check spelling and grammar
Spelling errors, poor English and unusual phrasing are warning signs, especially if the letter pressures you to pay quickly.
Check official details
Cross-check contact details and return addresses against Broxtowe’s official website before making any payment.
Contact Help Box: What to Say if the Calendar or Collection Is Confusing
Prepare the key facts before emailing or calling. This saves back-and-forth and helps the waste team understand your issue quickly.
Before contacting Broxtowe
- Write down your full address and postcode.
- Check whether your delivered paper calendar arrived.
- Note which container is affected: black, green, glass or brown.
- Note the collection date you expected.
- Check whether the container was out before 6.30am.
- Take a photo if the issue involves contamination, a damaged container, blocked access or a garden sticker.
Email / phone script: “Hello, I live at [full address and postcode]. I have checked my delivered calendar and the online collection form. The issue is with my [black / green / glass / brown] container. The expected collection date was [date]. The container was out before 6.30am and the problem is [missed / wrong online date / broken container / glass bag issue / garden sticker issue]. What is the correct next step?”
Local Broxtowe Tips That Prevent Bin Problems
These are practical reminders for Beeston, Stapleford, Eastwood, Kimberley, Chilwell, Bramcote, Nuthall, Brinsley, Trowell, Greasley and shared bin-store collections.
Keep the delivered calendar visible
During the online update period, place the paper calendar near the kitchen door, garage or shared bin-store notice.
No bagged recycling
Green-lidded recycling should be clean, loose and dry. Bin liners can turn good recycling into contamination.
Separate glass every time
Glass bottles and jars go in the Broxtowe glass bag or red-lidded bin, not in the green-lidded recycling bin.
Do not leave side waste
Waste left beside black or green bins is not collected. Use the correct bin, recycling site or bulky route.
Show the garden sticker
The brown-lidded bin sticker should be current and visible from the road, below the handle on the back of the bin.
Check carrier licences
If someone removes bulky waste for you, check they are authorised before handing over items.
Official Broxtowe Borough Council Bin Links
Use these official links when you are ready to check a live date, complete a form, pay, book, report or verify a rule.
When Is My Collection
Official online collection route for Broxtowe bin dates.
Bin Information
Collection days, missed bins, replacement bins and calendar update information.
Recycling A-Z
Search what goes in which bin or recycling route.
Report Missed Bin
Official missed-bin reporting route.
Garden Waste Subscription
Subscribe to the brown-lidded garden bin service.
Bulky Waste Booking
Book large household items for collection.
Broxtowe Council Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Broxtowe bin collection day?
Use Broxtowe Borough Council’s official “When Is My Collection” route. During the current update period, Broxtowe says the paper calendar delivered to your home is correct if it differs from the online tool.
Why does my delivered calendar not match the online Broxtowe tool?
Broxtowe says the online “When is my bin day?” system is still updating and may not show the right dates for several weeks. Use the delivered calendar and email environment@broxtowe.gov.uk if you have not received one or need help.
What time should Broxtowe bins be put out?
Broxtowe pages say bins, bags and glass containers should be put out before 6.30am on collection day and moved back as soon as possible after emptying.
How often is the black-lidded bin collected?
The black-lidded general waste bin is collected once every two weeks. It is for general household waste and not for glass, clean recycling, electrical items, batteries, rubble or asbestos.
How often is the green-lidded recycling bin collected?
The green-lidded recycling bin is collected once every two weeks. Recycling should be clean, loose and dry, with no bin liners.
What changed for Broxtowe recycling from 31 March 2026?
Broxtowe says residents can recycle more from home from 31 March 2026, including plastic pots, tubs and trays, foil and foil trays, and Tetra Paks or food and drink cartons.
How often is glass collected in Broxtowe?
Glass bags and red-lidded glass bins are collected every four weeks. Glass must be in a Broxtowe branded glass bag or a red-lidded glass bin.
How much is a red-lidded glass bin in Broxtowe?
Broxtowe lists a 140 litre red-lidded glass bin at a one-off cost of £38. Use the official additional bin or glass request route to confirm and order.
How much is Broxtowe garden waste collection in 2026/27?
Broxtowe lists the 2026/27 garden waste subscription from 1 April 2026 as £45 for one new bin and £28 for each additional bin. Check the live subscription page before paying.
What goes in the brown-lidded garden waste bin?
Accepted garden waste includes leaves, grass cuttings, weeds, twigs, cut flowers, house plants and hedge trimmings. Soil, food waste, animal bedding, animal waste, plastic plant pots and Japanese knotweed are not accepted.
How do I report a missed Broxtowe bin?
Use the official missed-bin form after checking the calendar, 6.30am set-out rule, contamination, heavy-bin issues, glass container rules and garden waste sticker or subscription status.
Can I leave extra waste beside my bin?
No. Broxtowe says waste left beside the black-lidded or green-lidded bin will not be collected. Use the correct bin, recycling site or bulky waste route.