Bin Collection in BS8 1RL
Clifton & Hotwells, Bristol City Council
Live data from www.bristol.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026BS8 1RL is in Clifton & Hotwells, served by Bristol City Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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Bristol Museum And Art Gallery Queens Road Clifton Bristol BS8 1RLBin collection in Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council operates one of England's most advanced multi-stream recycling systems, separating household recyclables into three dedicated collections rather than a single mixed bin. Each stream — cardboard, cans and plastics, and mixed glass — is collected fortnightly, often on different days of the week. This maximises material quality and reduces contamination at processing facilities. Full service information is at bristol.gov.uk/bins.
The black wheelie bin (240L) is for general household waste, collected fortnightly. The cardboard bin (360L) takes cardboard boxes and cardboard packaging, collected fortnightly. The cans, foil and plastics bin (360L) accepts food tins, drink cans, aerosols, foil trays, plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers — rinse containers before recycling. The mixed glass bin (240L) takes glass bottles and jars — rinsed clean. Because each recycling stream runs on its own day-rotation cycle, your cardboard, glass and cans bins may fall on different days of the week — use the WhenBin postcode lookup above to see your exact days.
Garden waste is an optional paid subscription service, typically running March to November, accepting grass clippings, leaves, plants, flowers, hedge trimmings and small branches. A food waste caddy service is available at some properties — contact 0117 922 2000 or visit bristol.gov.uk/bins to check availability and report missed collections.
Bristol City Council does not collect on bank holidays. Collections are normally delayed by one working day for the rest of that week, with an amended Christmas and New Year schedule published each year. Bristol has two Household Waste Recycling Centres: Days Road HWRC (BS2 0QS), open seven days a week, and Hartcliffe Way HWRC (BS13 0JR). Both accept bulky waste, electricals, paint, garden waste and more.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in BS8 1RL?
Bristol City Council collects General Waste, Cardboard, Cans & Plastics, Glass, Garden Waste. Frequency: Fortnightly for all streams; general waste and each recycling stream collected on separate day rotations.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in BS8 1RL?
Bin collections in BS8 1RL are managed by Bristol City Council. Bristol City Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Bristol City Council?
Bristol City Council uses the following bins — General Waste: Black wheelie bin (240L); Cardboard: Cardboard bin (360L); Cans & Plastics: Cans, foil and plastics bin (360L); Glass: Mixed glass bin (240L); Garden Waste: Garden waste bin (subscription).
How do I report a missed bin collection in Bristol City Council?
Report within 24 hours at bristol.gov.uk/bins or call 0117 922 2000.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in Bristol City Council?
Black wheelie bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the recycling or garden waste bins. Collected fortnightly.
What can I put in the Cardboard bin in Bristol City Council?
Cardboard bin (360L). Accepts: Cardboard boxes, cardboard packaging, paper bags. Break down boxes flat. Collected fortnightly.
What can I put in the Cans & Plastics bin in Bristol City Council?
Cans, foil and plastics bin (360L). Accepts: Food tins, drink cans, aerosols, aluminium foil and foil trays, plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays and rigid plastic containers. Rinse containers. Collected fortnightly.
What can I put in the Glass bin in Bristol City Council?
Mixed glass bin (240L). Accepts: Glass bottles and jars of all colours — rinsed clean. No window glass, Pyrex or ceramics. Collected fortnightly.
What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Bristol City Council?
Garden waste bin (subscription). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, plants, flowers, hedge trimmings and small branches. Paid subscription service, typically March to November.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Bristol City Council?
Bristol does not collect on bank holidays. Collections are delayed by one working day for the rest of that week. Amended Christmas/New Year schedules are published at bristol.gov.uk/bins.