Bin Collection in CF37 4DB

Pontypridd & Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Live data from www.rctcbc.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026

CF37 4DB is in Pontypridd & Rhydyfelin, served by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

General Waste Recycling Food Waste Garden Waste

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Bin collection in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council covers a large area of south Wales, encompassing the Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach valleys, the Cynon Valley, the Taff Valley and the Ely Valley. The borough's main towns include Pontypridd, Aberdare, Tonypandy, Treorchy, Ferndale, Treherbert, Mountain Ash, Abercynon, Llantrisant and Talbot Green. Bin and recycling collections are managed by RCT Council.

Rhondda Cynon Taf has one of the most comprehensive recycling services in Wales. Clear recycling bags are provided for dry recycling and are collected every week. The clear bags accept a wide range of materials including paper, cardboard, metal food and drink cans, plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, and drink cartons. Recycling should be clean and loose inside the bags — do not mix recycling with general waste.

Food waste is collected weekly in a food waste caddy. All food waste can be placed in the caddy, including cooked and uncooked meat, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetables and bread. Compostable liners can be requested from RCT Council.

General waste is collected in black bags on a three-weekly cycle. This extended collection interval was introduced in July 2023 in line with Welsh Government targets to increase recycling rates across Wales. A maximum of three black bags per household is collected each time. Waste that can be recycled or composted should not be placed in the black bag.

Garden waste collections are available for registered households. During summer months garden waste is collected weekly alongside your other collections. During winter months collection is by booking. The garden waste service uses green bags. If your property is registered for garden waste, it will appear in your collection schedule automatically.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in CF37 4DB?

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council collects General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste, Garden Waste. Frequency: Recycling and food waste weekly. General waste (black bags) every 3 weeks. Garden waste weekly in summer (registered households).. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in CF37 4DB?

Bin collections in CF37 4DB are managed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council uses the following bins — General Waste: Black bags; Recycling: Clear recycling bags; Food Waste: Food waste caddy; Garden Waste: Green garden bags.

How do I report a missed bin collection in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?

Report missed collections online at rctcbc.gov.uk or by calling 01443 425001. Report within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.

What can I put in the General Waste bin in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?

Black bags. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste only — maximum three black bags per household. Collected every three weeks.

What can I put in the Recycling bin in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?

Clear recycling bags. Accepts: Paper, cardboard, metal food and drink cans, plastic bottles and rigid containers, glass bottles and jars, drink cartons. Clean and placed in clear recycling bags. Collected weekly.

What can I put in the Food Waste bin in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?

Food waste caddy. Accepts: All food waste including cooked and uncooked meat, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetables and bread. Collected weekly in the food waste caddy.

What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?

Green garden bags. Accepts: Grass, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Collected weekly in summer or by booking in winter. Registration required — green bags provided.

What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council?

Bank holiday collection changes are published on rctcbc.gov.uk. Collections are usually moved to the next working day.

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