Caerphilly bin collection: bin days, refuse collection and missed bins
Caerphilly bin collection is managed by Caerphilly County Borough Council across the whole borough including Caerphilly town, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca, Ystrad Mynach and Rhymney. Caerphilly refuse collection and Caerphilly waste collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Find your Caerphilly bin collection day at caerphilly.gov.uk. Report a missed Caerphilly bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Caerphilly Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Find bin day | caerphilly.gov.uk |
| Bins collected | General waste, recycling, food waste, optional garden waste |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at caerphilly.gov.uk after collection day |
| Caerphilly garden waste | Subscription service, sign up at caerphilly.gov.uk |
| Recycling | Caerphilly recycling bins for paper, card, plastic, cans and glass |
Find your Caerphilly Bin Collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode at caerphilly.gov.uk/resident/bins-recycling-waste/. Bank holiday changes are published on the council website ahead of public holidays. Never rely on a neighbour's schedule as collection days vary street by street.
Find your Caerphilly Bin Collection dayCaerphilly Bin Collection by area
Caerphilly town bin collectionCovers CF83. Caerphilly County Borough Council manages refuse and recycling across the town. Find your bin day at caerphilly.gov.uk.
Blackwood bin collectionCovers NP12. Caerphilly County Borough Council manages waste collection in Blackwood. Check your day at caerphilly.gov.uk.
Bargoed bin collectionCovers CF81. Caerphilly County Borough Council manages refuse in Bargoed. Find your day at caerphilly.gov.uk.
Risca bin collectionCovers NP11. Caerphilly County Borough Council serves Risca and Crosskeys. Check caerphilly.gov.uk.
Ystrad Mynach bin collectionCovers CF82. Caerphilly County Borough Council manages waste in Ystrad Mynach. Find your day at caerphilly.gov.uk.
Rhymney bin collectionCovers NP22. Caerphilly County Borough Council serves Rhymney and northern valleys. Check caerphilly.gov.uk.
Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of Caerphilly rubbish collection. Lid must be closed by 7am on collection day.
- Recycling bin (Caerphilly recycling bins): Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Caerphilly recycling bins must contain only accepted materials.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard Caerphilly bin collection.
- Garden waste (Caerphilly garden waste collection): Caerphilly garden waste collection and green bin collection Caerphilly require a subscription at caerphilly.gov.uk. Covers grass cuttings, leaves and hedge trimmings.
How to report a missed collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due. Bank holidays may have moved your day.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to caerphilly.gov.uk/resident/bins-recycling-waste/ and submit your missed collection report promptly after the collection day.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Caerphilly bin collection day?
- Use the caerphilly.gov.uk bin day finder. Enter your postcode to find your general waste, recycling and food waste days. Caerphilly bin collection dates vary by area so always check your own postcode.
- How do I report a missed Caerphilly bin collection?
- Report at caerphilly.gov.uk. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am. Caerphilly County Borough Council will arrange a return visit for valid missed collection reports.
- What is Caerphilly garden waste collection?
- Caerphilly garden waste collection requires a subscription at caerphilly.gov.uk. The service covers grass cuttings, leaves and hedge trimmings collected fortnightly.
- What goes in Caerphilly recycling bins?
- Caerphilly recycling bins accept paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass. Do not put food waste or general rubbish in the recycling bin.
- Does Caerphilly bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised dates are published at caerphilly.gov.uk before bank holidays. Always check before any public holiday.