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About bin collections in Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council serves the borough of Blackpool in Lancashire, covering approximately 65,000 households across Blackpool, Bispham, Marton, South Shore, Layton, Norbreck and surrounding areas. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is available at blackpool.gov.uk.
Most properties receive four bin collections. The grey lid bin (general waste) and blue lid bin (recycling) are collected fortnightly on alternating weeks. The brown lid bin (paper and card) is collected fortnightly. The food caddy is collected every week. A paid garden waste subscription service (Green and Go) is also available. Bins should be out by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections visit blackpool.gov.uk or call 01253 477477.
The nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Clifton Road, Blackpool, FY4 4QF. Visit blackpool.gov.uk for opening hours and accepted materials.
Popular postcodes in Blackpool Council
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FY1Blackpool Town Centre
FY2Bispham / Norbreck
FY3Layton / Marton
FY4South Shore / Waterloo
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Frequently asked questions — Blackpool Council bin collections
Blackpool Council collects the following bin types: General, Recycling, Recycling, Food. Collection frequency: Grey lid bin (general waste): fortnightly. Blue lid bin (recycling): fortnightly. Brown lid bin (paper and card): fortnightly. Food caddy: weekly..
Grey lid bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — general household waste that cannot be recycled
Blue lid bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — mixed recycling including plastics, tins, glass and cartons
Food caddy. Accepts: Weekly — all food scraps including cooked and raw food, meat, fish and dairy
Report missed collections at blackpool.gov.uk or by calling 01253 476000. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at blackpool.gov.uk.
Clifton Road Household Waste Recycling Centre, Blackpool, FY4 4QF.
Collection frequency in Blackpool Council: Grey lid bin (general waste): fortnightly. Blue lid bin (recycling): fortnightly. Brown lid bin (paper and card): fortnightly. Food caddy: weekly.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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