Bridgend bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections in South Wales
Bridgend bin collection is managed by Bridgend County Borough Council across the whole county borough including Bridgend town, Porthcawl, Maesteg, Pencoed, Pontycymmer and surrounding South Wales valleys communities. Bridgend council waste collection, bridgend council rubbish collection and bridgend bin collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Bridgend rubbish collection and bridgend bin collection dates are managed through bridgend.gov.uk and the Bridgend portal at bridgendportal.azurewebsites.net. Garden waste collection bridgend is a key subscription service available to residents. Bridgend County Borough Council serves a mix of coastal, town and valleys communities across a diverse geographic area.
Bridgend Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Find bin day | bridgendportal.azurewebsites.net dedicated portal |
| Report missed bin | bridgend.gov.uk/residents/recycling-and-waste/report-a-missed-collection |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Garden waste collection Bridgend | Garden waste collection subscription at bridgend.gov.uk |
| Bridgend council waste collection | Fortnightly alternating general waste and recycling |
| Area covered | Bridgend town, Porthcawl, Maesteg, Pencoed, Pontycymmer and South Wales valleys |
Find your Bridgend bin collection day
Bridgend County Borough Council uses both bridgend.gov.uk and the dedicated bridgendportal.azurewebsites.net for bin day checking. Enter your postcode at the Bridgend portal to find your exact bridgend bin collection day. Bridgend bin collection and bridgend council waste collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Garden waste collection bridgend requires a subscription. Bank holiday changes for bridgend bin collection are published at bridgend.gov.uk.
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Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of bridgend rubbish collection and bridgend council rubbish collection. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of bridgend bin collection and bridgend council waste collection.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard bridgend bin collection.
- Garden waste collection Bridgend: Garden waste collection bridgend requires a subscription at bridgend.gov.uk. The service covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings collected fortnightly. Garden waste collection bridgend and bridgend council garden waste collection dates are confirmed on subscription.
How to report a missed Bridgend bin 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 only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins or contaminated recycling.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to www.bridgend.gov.uk and submit your missed collection report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Bridgend bin collection day?
- Use the Bridgend portal at bridgendportal.azurewebsites.net. Bridgend bin collection and bridgend council waste collection dates vary by street. Bridgend rubbish collection and bridgend bin collection are confirmed through the dedicated Bridgend portal.
- How do I report a missed Bridgend bin collection?
- Report bridgend council rubbish collection missed bins at bridgend.gov.uk/residents/recycling-and-waste/report-a-missed-collection. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am. Bridgend County Borough Council will arrange a return for valid reports.
- What is garden waste collection in Bridgend?
- Garden waste collection bridgend requires a subscription at bridgend.gov.uk. Bridgend council garden waste collection and garden waste collection bridgend cover grass, leaves and hedge trimmings collected fortnightly. Subscribe through bridgend.gov.uk to receive your garden waste bin.
- What recycling does Bridgend collect?
- Bridgend bin collection recycling covers paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly. Bridgend council waste collection for recycling must not be contaminated. Check bridgend.gov.uk for the current accepted materials list.
- Does Bridgend bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised bridgend bin collection dates are published at bridgend.gov.uk before bank holidays. Bridgend council waste collection follows Welsh bank holiday schedule changes.