Bin Collection in DH1 4DP
Durham City, Durham County Council
Live data from www.durham.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026DH1 4DP is in Durham City, served by Durham County Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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Durham County Council serves around 270,000 households across the county, covering Durham City, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Bishop Auckland, Stanley, Newton Aycliffe, Seaham, Peterlee, Spennymoor, Ferryhill and the rural Weardale and Teesdale valleys. General waste and recycling are collected fortnightly on alternating weeks. Full service information is at durham.gov.uk/bins.
The grey wheelie bin is for non-recyclable household waste and is collected fortnightly. The grey bin with blue lid is for mixed recycling — paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass bottles and jars, food tins and drink cans. Rinse items before placing them in the recycling bin; leave loose, no bags. Both bins are collected fortnightly on alternating weeks — check your results to see which week applies to your address. Bins must be at the kerbside by 7am.
A food caddy (23L) is collected weekly for all food waste — scraps, peelings, leftovers, tea bags, eggshells, meat and fish. Food waste collections are rolling out across County Durham through 2026. A garden waste bin (subscription, £45/season) is collected fortnightly from late March to late November — accepting grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and small branches.
Report missed collections within 24 hours at durham.gov.uk/bins or by calling 03000 260 000. HWRCs are located at Annfield Plain, Aykley Heads (Durham City), Chilton, Consett, Crook, Fishburn, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Peterlee, Seaham, Stanhope and Wolsingham. Bank holiday collection changes are published at durham.gov.uk/bins.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in DH1 4DP?
Durham County Council collects General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste, Garden Waste. Frequency: Fortnightly. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in DH1 4DP?
Bin collections in DH1 4DP are managed by Durham County Council. Durham County Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Durham County Council?
Durham County Council uses the following bins — General Waste: Grey wheelie bin (240L); Recycling: Grey bin with blue lid (240L); Food Waste: Food caddy (23L); Garden Waste: Garden waste bin (240L).
How do I report a missed bin collection in Durham County Council?
Report within 24 hours at durham.gov.uk/bins or by calling 03000 260 000. Bins must be at the kerbside by 7am.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in Durham County Council?
Grey wheelie bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue-lidded recycling bin. Collected fortnightly.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in Durham County Council?
Grey bin with blue lid (240L). Accepts: Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass bottles and jars, food tins and drink cans. Rinse and leave loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly (alternating week to grey bin).
What can I put in the Food Waste bin in Durham County Council?
Food caddy (23L). Accepts: All food waste — scraps, peelings, leftovers, tea bags, eggshells, meat and fish. Collected weekly (rolling out across County Durham through 2026).
What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Durham County Council?
Garden waste bin (240L). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings, weeds and small branches. Paid subscription (£45/season). Collected fortnightly, late March to late November only.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Durham County Council?
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at durham.gov.uk/bins.