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About bin collections in Torbay Council
Torbay Council covers approximately 60,000 households across Torquay, Paignton and Brixham in Devon. Waste and recycling collections are managed by SWISCo on behalf of the council. Full service information is at torbay.gov.uk.
Most properties receive a recycling collection every week and a general waste (black bin) collection every two weeks. Recycling is collected in two boxes — one for glass and one for all other recyclables. Food waste is collected weekly in a caddy. Garden waste is collected fortnightly by subscription (brown bin). All containers must be presented at the boundary of your property by 6am on your collection day. For missed collections visit torbay.gov.uk or call 01803 701310.
Torbay's Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Trident Way, Torquay TQ2 7QS. Visit torbay.gov.uk for opening hours and accepted materials.
Popular postcodes in Torbay Council
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TQ1Torquay
TQ2Torquay West
TQ3Paignton
TQ4Paignton South
TQ5Brixham
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Frequently asked questions — Torbay Council bin collections
Torbay Council collects the following bin types: General Waste, Recycling, Food Waste, Garden Waste. Collection frequency: Recycling boxes: every week. General waste (black bin): fortnightly. Food waste: every week. Garden waste (brown bin): fortnightly by subscription..
Black bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste
Recycling boxes. Accepts: Glass, plastics, cans, paper and cardboard
Food caddy. Accepts: Food waste (collected weekly, not shown in this lookup)
Brown bin. Accepts: Garden waste (fortnightly by subscription)
Report missed collections at torbay.gov.uk or by calling 01803 207207. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at torbay.gov.uk.
Patchmore HWRC, Torquay, TQ2 8RD. See torbay.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in Torbay Council: Recycling boxes: every week. General waste (black bin): fortnightly. Food waste: every week. Garden waste (brown bin): fortnightly by subscription.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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