Bin Collection in ML1 3RQ
Motherwell & New Stevenston, North Lanarkshire Council
Live data from www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026ML1 3RQ is in Motherwell & New Stevenston, served by North Lanarkshire Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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North Lanarkshire Council provides household waste and recycling collections across the region, covering Motherwell, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Cumbernauld, Bellshill, Wishaw, Shotts and the surrounding areas. Collections are managed by North Lanarkshire Council's waste services team and operate on a rotating fortnightly or four-weekly schedule depending on bin type.
North Lanarkshire operates four separate bin collections. The grey bin is for general household waste that cannot be recycled and is collected every three weeks. The blue-lidded recycling bin accepts paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and cartons and is collected fortnightly. The brown bin is for food waste and garden waste and is also collected fortnightly. A separate collection for glass, metals, plastics and cartons is made on a four-weekly basis.
Collection days are on a set day of the week for each area — most areas in North Lanarkshire collect on a weekday — but the specific dates rotate and vary by street. Even properties in the same postcode can have different collection dates depending on their collection round. Using your full address is the only reliable way to find your exact bin collection schedule.
North Lanarkshire Council covers a large area that includes both urban and rural communities. Properties within the council boundary include those in ML1, ML2, ML4, ML5, ML6, ML7 and parts of the G67, G68, G69 and G71 postcode districts. Properties in neighbouring South Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire or Glasgow postcodes may fall outside the North Lanarkshire boundary.
Bins must be placed at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day. Each property is entitled to one general waste bin per collection. Bin lids must be closed and excess waste will not be collected. North Lanarkshire Council collects on public holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day — a festive collection message is published each December with any changes to the schedule.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in ML1 3RQ?
North Lanarkshire Council collects General Waste, Recycling, Food and Garden Waste, Glass Recycling. Frequency: Grey (general waste) bin every three weeks. Blue-lid recycling and brown (food/garden) bins fortnightly. Glass, metals, plastics and cartons every four weeks.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in ML1 3RQ?
Bin collections in ML1 3RQ are managed by North Lanarkshire Council. North Lanarkshire Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in North Lanarkshire Council?
North Lanarkshire Council uses the following bins — General Waste: Grey bin (general waste); Recycling: Blue-lidded recycling bin; Food and Garden Waste: Brown bin (food and garden waste); Glass Recycling: Green bin (glass, metals, plastics and cartons).
How do I report a missed bin collection in North Lanarkshire Council?
Report missed collections online at northlanarkshire.gov.uk or by calling 01698 302222. Report within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in North Lanarkshire Council?
Grey bin (general waste). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot be recycled. Collected every three weeks in the grey bin.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in North Lanarkshire Council?
Blue-lidded recycling bin. Accepts: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and cartons. Clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly in the blue-lidded recycling bin.
What can I put in the Food and Garden Waste bin in North Lanarkshire Council?
Brown bin (food and garden waste). Accepts: Food waste (cooked and uncooked) plus garden waste including grass cuttings, leaves and prunings. Collected fortnightly in the brown bin.
What can I put in the Glass Recycling bin in North Lanarkshire Council?
Green bin (glass, metals, plastics and cartons). Accepts: Glass bottles and jars, tins, cans, plastic containers and cartons. Collected every four weeks.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in North Lanarkshire Council?
North Lanarkshire collects on most public holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Amended festive schedules are published each December.