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About bin collections in Wolverhampton City Council
Wolverhampton City Council provides waste and recycling collections from approximately 110,000 households across the city. Waste services are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at wolverhampton.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling.
The black bin collects non-recyclable general household waste every week. The blue bin collects mixed recycling fortnightly — paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastics. A food waste caddy is provided where the service operates. A garden waste service is available by paid subscription. All bins should be placed out by 7am.
Report missed collections at wolverhampton.gov.uk or by calling 01902 551100. Wolverhampton's HWRC is at Bilston Household Recycling Centre, Dixon Street, Bilston, WV14 0LA. Bank holiday collections move to the next working day — an amended schedule is published at wolverhampton.gov.uk.
Popular postcodes in Wolverhampton City Council
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WV1Wolverhampton City Centre
WV2Wolverhampton South
WV3Wolverhampton West
WV4Penn & Merry Hill
WV6Tettenhall
WV10Low Hill & Heath Town
WV11Wednesfield
WV12Willenhall
WV13Willenhall South
WV14Bilston
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Frequently asked questions — Wolverhampton City Council bin collections
Wolverhampton City Council collects the following bin types: General, Recycling, Garden, Food. Collection frequency: General waste weekly; recycling fortnightly; garden waste seasonal subscription..
black bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue recycling bin or food caddy. Collected every week.
blue recycling bin. Accepts: Paper, card, glass bottles and jars, food tins, drink cans, plastic bottles and pots. Rinsed clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly.
brown garden bin. Accepts: Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, twigs and plants. Paid subscription. Collected fortnightly.
food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste — meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings, bread and leftovers. Collected weekly where service operates.
Report missed collections at wolverhampton.gov.uk or by calling 01902 551100. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collections move to the next working day. Amended schedule published at wolverhampton.gov.uk.
Bilston Household Recycling Centre, Dixon Street, Bilston, WV14 0LA. See wolverhampton.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in Wolverhampton City Council: General waste weekly; recycling fortnightly; garden waste seasonal subscription.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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