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About bin collections in North Lincolnshire Council
North Lincolnshire Council is a unitary authority covering approximately 70,000 households across Scunthorpe, Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, Broughton, Crowle, Epworth, Haxey, Winterton, Kirton in Lindsey and surrounding areas. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at northlincs.gov.uk.
Most properties receive three kerbside collections on a fortnightly basis. Your black bin (general household waste) and burgundy bin (plastics and cardboard) are collected fortnightly on alternating weeks. Your brown garden waste bin is collected every week during the collection season. All bins should be out by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections or to report an issue visit northlincs.gov.uk.
North Lincolnshire has eight Household Recycling Centres. The main site is Cottage Beck Road, Scunthorpe, DN16 1TS, open 7 days a week. Other sites include Barton-upon-Humber, Broughton, Belton, Kirton in Lindsey and Winterton. Visit northlincs.gov.uk for full details and opening times.
Popular postcodes in North Lincolnshire Council
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DN15Scunthorpe
DN16Scunthorpe
DN17Scunthorpe and Crowle
DN18Barton-upon-Humber
DN20Brigg and Barnetby
DN21Kirton in Lindsey
DN38Barnetby and Brigg
DN39Ulceby and South Humber
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Frequently asked questions — North Lincolnshire Council bin collections
North Lincolnshire Council collects the following bin types: General, Recycling, Garden. Collection frequency: Black bin and burgundy bin: fortnightly on alternating weeks. Brown garden waste bin: weekly during collection season..
Black bin. Accepts: General household waste that cannot be recycled or composted
Burgundy bin. Accepts: Plastic bottles, tubs, trays, cardboard and cartons
Brown bin. Accepts: Garden waste — grass cuttings, leaves, weeds, prunings and hedge trimmings
Report missed collections at northlincs.gov.uk or by calling 01724 297000. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at northlincs.gov.uk.
Dunally Street HWRC, Scunthorpe, DN15 8QE. See northlincs.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in North Lincolnshire Council: Black bin and burgundy bin: fortnightly on alternating weeks. Brown garden waste bin: weekly during collection season.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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