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About bin collections in Darlington Borough Council
Darlington Borough Council covers approximately 45,000 households across Darlington, Hurworth, Middleton St George and surrounding areas in County Durham. Bin and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at darlington.gov.uk.
Most properties receive three kerbside collections. Food waste and recycling are collected every week. Refuse (general waste) is collected every two weeks, on the same day as food waste and recycling. All bins should be presented at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections or service information visit darlington.gov.uk or call 01325 405111.
Garden waste is collected fortnightly from March to November by subscription. Visit darlington.gov.uk to sign up. Darlington's Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Skerningham, off Burtree Lane. Visit darlington.gov.uk for opening hours.
Popular postcodes in Darlington Borough Council
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DL1Darlington (central, east and north)
DL2Darlington (south and rural)
DL3Darlington (west)
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Frequently asked questions — Darlington Borough Council bin collections
Darlington Borough Council collects the following bin types: Food, Recycling, General, Garden. Collection frequency: Food waste and recycling: every week. Refuse (general waste): fortnightly, same day as food waste and recycling. Garden waste: fortnightly March–November by subscription..
Food caddy. Accepts: Weekly — food waste
Recycling bin. Accepts: Weekly — mixed recycling
Refuse bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — general household waste (same day as recycling)
Garden waste bin. Accepts: Fortnightly March–November — by subscription only
Report missed collections at darlington.gov.uk or by calling 01325 405111. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at darlington.gov.uk.
Whessoe Road HWRC, Darlington, DL3 0QU. See darlington.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in Darlington Borough Council: Food waste and recycling: every week. Refuse (general waste): fortnightly, same day as food waste and recycling. Garden waste: fortnightly March–November by subscription.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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