Bath and North East Somerset Council Bin Collection Dates
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About bin collections in Bath and North East Somerset Council
Bath and North East Somerset Council covers approximately 195,000 residents across Bath, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, and surrounding villages. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at bathnes.gov.uk.
Most properties receive a weekly recycling collection (green box, blue cardboard bag, and food waste caddy) and a fortnightly general waste collection (black bin). Garden waste is collected fortnightly for properties that have subscribed to the paid garden waste service. Bins and boxes should be placed at the boundary of your property by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections or to report an issue visit bathnes.gov.uk or call 01225 394041.
Household Waste Recycling Centres are located at Keynsham HWRC (Pixash Lane, BS31 1TS) and Midsomer Norton HWRC (Charlton Lane, BA3 4BD). Visit bathnes.gov.uk for opening hours and accepted materials.
Popular postcodes in Bath and North East Somerset Council
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Paper, card, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tubs and trays, food tins, drink cans, and food waste (in the caddy section of the box). Clean and loose — no bags. Collected weekly.
General
Black bin
Accepts
Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the green box or garden waste bin. Collected fortnightly.
Garden
Garden waste bin (240L)
Accepts
Grass cuttings, leaves, plants, twigs and small branches. Paid annual subscription. Collected fortnightly.
Useful information for Bath and North East Somerset Council
Missed collection
Report missed collections at bathnes.gov.uk or by calling 01225 394041. Bins and boxes must be out by 7am.
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at bathnes.gov.uk.
Recycling centre (HWRC)
Keynsham HWRC (Pixash Lane, BS31 1TS) and Midsomer Norton HWRC (Charlton Lane, BA3 4BD). Visit bathnes.gov.uk for opening hours.
Areas covered in Bath and North East Somerset Council
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BA1Bath
BA2Bath South & Radstock
BS31Keynsham
BS39Midsomer Norton & Paulton
BS40Chew Valley
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Frequently asked questions — Bath and North East Somerset Council bin collections
Bath and North East Somerset Council collects the following bin types: Recycling, General, Garden. Collection frequency: Recycling: weekly. General waste (black bin): fortnightly. Garden waste: fortnightly (subscription required)..
Green box / Blue bag. Accepts: Paper, card, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tubs and trays, food tins, drink cans, and food waste (in the caddy section of the box). Clean and loose — no bags. Collected weekly.
Black bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the green box or garden waste bin. Collected fortnightly.
Garden waste bin (240L). Accepts: Grass cuttings, leaves, plants, twigs and small branches. Paid annual subscription. Collected fortnightly.
Report missed collections at bathnes.gov.uk or by calling 01225 394041. Bins and boxes must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at bathnes.gov.uk.
Keynsham HWRC (Pixash Lane, BS31 1TS) and Midsomer Norton HWRC (Charlton Lane, BA3 4BD). Visit bathnes.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in Bath and North East Somerset Council: Recycling: weekly. General waste (black bin): fortnightly. Garden waste: fortnightly (subscription required).. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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