Check Collection Days, Sort Containers and Fix Missed Bins
Use this Teignbridge guide to check your next bin and box collection, download the 2026-27 calendar, sort paper, card, glass, plastics, cans, food waste, textiles, garden waste and black-bin rubbish correctly.
It focuses on the job residents actually need to finish: put the right container out by 6am, avoid rejected recycling, report missed collections within the correct window, order missing containers and plan Brunel Road Recycling Centre visits.
Quick answer: Use Teignbridge’s official postcode checker for your next three collection days. Put bins, boxes, sacks and caddies at the kerbside by 6am because collections can happen any time between 6am and 4pm.
For the yearly view, download the 2026-27 collection calendar. If only your property was missed, check the container was out on time, accessible, not contaminated and report within 48 hours. If the whole street is waiting, leave containers out because crews may return after delays.
I Want To…
Start with the task. Each card explains the useful resident step first, then gives the official link for the final action.
Find my next collection
Use the postcode checker for your next three dates. Use the calendar download for the whole year from April.
Check datesKnow what to put out
Match the calendar to the right containers: paper sack, green box, black box, food waste, black bin and garden bin if subscribed.
What goes whereReport a missed bin or box
Only report after 4pm, within 48 hours, and after checking the whole street is not just delayed.
Report missed collectionSubscribe or renew garden waste
Garden waste is optional and paid. Check current subscription cost, MyAccount route and accepted garden items before paying.
Garden waste serviceReplace a lost bin, box or caddy
Order a new black bin, green box, black box, paper sack or food waste container if lost or damaged.
Order containerPlan Brunel Road Recycling Centre
Check opening times, redevelopment traffic, proof of address, van permit rules and chargeable DIY waste before travelling.
Brunel Road HRCHow to Check Your Teignbridge Collection Day
Use your exact property result. Nearby homes, flats, lanes and new developments can differ.
Open the official collection checker
Use Teignbridge’s “When are my bins and boxes collected?” page. It shows your next three collection days.
Choose the exact address
Do not guess from a neighbour’s container outside. Collection points and schedules can vary by property.
Download the yearly calendar
The calendar runs from April and shows waste, recycling and garden waste where subscribed. It also shows bank holiday adjustments where they apply.
Set a 6am reminder
Containers should be at the kerbside by 6am. The official calendar recommends putting them out the night before.
2026-27 Calendar Rules That Prevent Missed Collections
The official calendar contains important presentation rules as well as dates. These small details are often the difference between a clean collection and a failed one.
Number your containers
Put your house number on bins, boxes, sacks and caddies so they are returned correctly after collection.
Kerbside by 6am
Put containers out by 6am. Teignbridge recommends the night before so early rounds are not missed.
Keep vehicle access clear
Park so collection vehicles can access your street. Narrow roads, bends and cul-de-sacs need extra space.
Close the black-bin lid
Fit all waste inside your bin and close the lid. Side waste can cause problems and may not be collected.
Bring containers back in
Take containers back onto your property after collection so pavements stay clear and boxes do not get lost.
Leave out during delays
If delays happen because of roadworks, lorry breakdowns or unexpected events, leave containers out so crews can return.
What Goes Out Tonight? Quick Decision Cards
Check the official date first, then use these cards to avoid putting out the wrong container.
Sack + boxes + food
Put out paper sack, green box, black box and food waste container if your calendar shows recycling.
Black bin + recycling
Many calendars show waste and recycling together. Check the calendar wording before leaving only the black bin.
Garden waste
Only put out the garden bin if you are subscribed and the calendar shows garden waste for that date.
Whole street waiting
Leave containers out. Roadworks, vehicle breakdowns and unexpected events can delay crews.
Checklist Before Leaving Home
Run this check before work, school run or going away for the day.
Ready for collection
- Official calendar checked for the correct day.
- Containers are out by 6am or the night before.
- House number is on bins, boxes and sacks.
- Black bin lid is closed and side waste is not left out.
- Paper is in the reusable sack and protected from heavy rain where possible.
- Garden bin is out only if subscribed and due.
Likely to fail
- Cardboard too large for the green box or collection vehicle opening.
- Textiles in a black sack or large charity bag.
- Batteries loose instead of bagged in the green box.
- Wrong items in boxes or food waste mixed with recycling.
- Vehicles blocking the collection vehicle.
- Missed report made after the 48-hour window.
Item Route Helper: Which Teignbridge Container?
Use this quick selector before collection morning. It gives the likely route only; official guidance remains the final source.
Reusable Sack for Paper
Use the reusable sack for paper only. Keep paper dry where possible and fold the sack top over if rain is forecast.
Green Recycling Box: Cardboard, Glass and Bagged Small Items
The green box is for cardboard and glass, plus specific small items when presented as instructed.
Flatten and fit
Thick card, thin card, cereal boxes, egg boxes, ready meal sleeves, brown paper and non-foil wrapping paper can go here.
Rinse bottles and jars
Glass bottles and jars of all colours can go in the green box. Rinse jars before collection.
Bag these first
Batteries, printer cartridges, mobile phones and chargers should be placed in a small plastic bag and then put in the green box.
Black Recycling Box: Plastics, Cans, Foil and Aerosols
The black recycling box is for plastic and metal packaging. Empty items and squash containers where useful so the box does not overflow.
Bottles, pots, tubs and trays
Plastic drinks bottles, milk bottles, shampoo bottles, yoghurt pots, ice cream tubs, ready meal trays and plastic tubes can go here.
Tins, cans and aerosols
Food tins, drinks cans, metal lids, biscuit tins, sweet tins and empty aerosols are black-box items.
Foil trays and lids
Foil ready-meal containers, pie cases, pet food trays, yoghurt foil lids, noodle lids and kitchen foil can go here if suitable.
Blue Food Waste Container: What Goes In
Teignbridge’s food waste container accepts most normal household food waste, cooked or uncooked.
Accepted food
Leftovers, plate scrapings, bread, cakes, dairy, eggs, eggshells, fruit, vegetables, mouldy food, pet food, meat, fish, bones, tea bags and coffee grounds.
Allowed liners
Teignbridge says you can line the container with bags food came in, carrier bags that are not bags for life, and thin plastic fridge or freezer bags.
Cut flowers
Cut flowers are listed with food waste container items. Keep soil, pots and garden waste out.
Textiles: Carrier-Bag Sized, Dry and Wearable
Textiles are collected for reuse, so presentation and condition matter.
Garden Waste: Paid Green Bin Service
Garden waste collection is optional and chargeable. The live subscription page controls the current cost, renewal period and MyAccount route.
Accepted
Bark, grass cuttings, cut flowers, weeds, leaves, hedge clippings, house plants without soil, twigs, shrub prunings and small branches up to 10cm thick.
Current subscription note
Official Teignbridge pages list garden waste subscription periods and costs. Recent pages list £65 per subscription period, but always check the live checkout before paying.
Heavy bin caution
Windfall fruit is accepted, but spread it over several collections because it can make the bin too heavy.
Black Wheeled Bin: Residual Waste Only
Use the black wheeled bin only after checking whether the item belongs in paper, boxes, food waste, textiles, garden waste, large item collection or the recycling centre.
Before using the black bin
- Separate food waste first.
- Put paper in the reusable sack.
- Use the green box for cardboard and glass.
- Use the black box for plastic and metal packaging.
- Keep textiles separate if clean and wearable.
Do not use it for
- Large bulky items.
- DIY waste, rubble, soil, paint or chemicals.
- Loose batteries, phones or chargers.
- Garden waste if you can compost, subscribe or use HRC.
- Oversized cardboard that belongs at a bank or recycling centre.
Missed Bin or Box: Report, Wait or Fix?
Use this decision helper before reporting. It prevents unnecessary reports and helps you act within Teignbridge’s 48-hour window.
Help With Collections: Assisted Bin and Box Support
Teignbridge says you can apply for help with collections if no one living in your property is able to put bins and boxes out on the pavement.
Limited mobility or illness
Use this route when the household cannot safely move containers to the pavement.
Check household help
The key question is whether anyone living at the property can put bins and boxes out.
Still sort correctly
Assisted collection helps with presentation, but paper, boxes, food waste and black-bin rules still apply.
Large Item Collection: Fees, Booking and Failed-Visit Warnings
Use large item collection for household items too big for normal collections. Check reuse, recycling-centre and licensed private carrier options before booking.
Fee structure
The official page lists a £30.90 non-refundable booking fee plus £13.30 per item. Check live fees before paying.
Typical items
Large household items such as furniture, white goods and bulky waste may be suitable if accepted by the council.
Private carrier caution
If using a private man-and-van service, Teignbridge says you are responsible for checking they are licensed to remove waste.
New Property or Missing Container: What to Order
Use the official order route if a bin, recycling box, paper sack or food container is missing or damaged.
| Need | What Teignbridge provides or replaces | Resident tip |
|---|---|---|
| New property set | 180L black wheeled bin, 55L green recycling box, 55L black recycling box, 23L food waste container and reusable paper sack. | Check whether your developer, landlord or managing agent has already requested the set. |
| Lost or damaged container | Request a new bin, recycling box, paper recycling sack or food waste container. | Check nearby properties first because boxes and caddies can be swapped after collection. |
| Container mix-ups | Use house numbers on all containers. | This is recommended in the official calendar and stops repeated loss. |
Brunel Road Recycling Centre: Newton Abbot Tip Planning
Brunel Road Recycling Centre is managed by Devon County Council, not Teignbridge District Council. Check live restrictions before visiting.
Address and contact
Brunel Road Recycling Centre, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4PJ. Devon lists contact number 0345 155 1010.
Opening pattern
Summer: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, weekends 10am to 6pm. Winter: Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm, weekends 10am to 4:30pm.
Proof and permits
Users may be asked for evidence they live in the Devon County Council area. Van permit rules apply at Brunel Road.
Contact-Help Scripts
Use these short scripts when a form is unclear or you need to contact the council with a specific problem.
Missed collection
“My collection was due on [date]. The container was out by 6am, at the kerbside, not blocked and not contaminated. The whole street has/has not been collected. My address is ____.”
Missing container
“I need a replacement [black bin / green box / black box / food container / paper sack]. I checked nearby properties and the collection point. My address is ____.”
Container confusion
“Can you confirm whether [item] should go in the paper sack, green box, black box, food container, textile bag, garden bin, black bin or recycling centre?”
Official Teignbridge and Devon Links
Use these links for live dates, official forms, subscriptions, booking, payments and recycling-centre rules.
Collection day checker
See your next three collection days by postcode and address.
Download calendar
Get the annual collection calendar from April.
Report missed bin or box
Use within 48 hours after checking the rules.
What goes where
Official container-by-container sorting guidance.
Garden waste
Subscribe, renew or manage garden waste collections.
Brunel Road Recycling Centre
Newton Abbot recycling centre rules from Devon County Council.
Teignbridge Council Bins FAQs
How do I check my Teignbridge bin collection day?
Use Teignbridge District Council’s official collection day page. Enter your postcode and select your exact address to see your next three collection days.
What time should Teignbridge bins and boxes be put out?
Collections can happen any time between 6am and 4pm. Put bins, boxes, sacks and caddies at the kerbside by 6am. The official calendar recommends putting them out the night before.
When can I report a missed bin or box in Teignbridge?
You have 48 hours to report bins or boxes as missed. If your whole street is waiting, leave containers out because crews may be delayed and return as soon as possible.
What goes in the Teignbridge paper sack?
The reusable sack is for paper such as white paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogues, junk mail, shredded paper and white window envelopes. Keep paper dry where possible.
What goes in the Teignbridge green recycling box?
The green box takes cardboard, card packaging, glass bottles, glass jars and specific small bagged items such as batteries, printer cartridges, mobile phones and chargers.
What goes in the Teignbridge black recycling box?
The black recycling box takes plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays, tubes, food cans, drinks cans, metal lids, tins, empty aerosols, foil containers, foil lids and suitable kitchen foil.
What goes in the blue food waste container?
Food waste includes leftovers, plate scrapings, bread, cakes, dairy, eggshells, fruit, vegetables, mouldy food, pet food, meat, fish, bones, tea bags and coffee grounds.
Can Teignbridge collect textiles?
Yes. Put clean, dry and wearable textiles in a carrier-bag-sized bag next to your recycling boxes. Teignbridge says textiles in black sacks or large charity bags cannot be collected.
Is Teignbridge garden waste collection free?
No. Garden waste is an optional chargeable service. Check the official garden waste page for the current subscription period, cost and MyAccount route before paying.
How much is Teignbridge garden waste collection?
Recent official Teignbridge pages list £65 per subscription period, but the live subscription or renewal page is the final source because fees and periods can change.
How much is Teignbridge bulky waste collection?
The official bulky waste page lists a £30.90 non-refundable booking fee plus £13.30 per item. Check the live page before booking because prices can change.
Where is Brunel Road Recycling Centre?
Brunel Road Recycling Centre is in Newton Abbot, TQ12 4PJ. It is managed by Devon County Council, not Teignbridge District Council.
Can I use a van at Brunel Road Recycling Centre?
Devon County Council operates a van permit system at Brunel Road Recycling Centre. Check whether your vehicle requires a permit before travelling.