Powys bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins across mid Wales
Powys bin collection is managed by Powys County Council across mid Wales. Powys council bin collection and powys refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Black bin collection powys covers general waste. Powys county council garden waste collection is a subscription service. Bin collection day powys varies significantly across this vast rural county. Bin collection welshpool and bin collection ystradgynlais serve the main population centres. Powys county council recycling and powys county council refuse collection cover scattered farming communities connected by mountain roads. Powys wheelie bin collection operates across the LD and SY postcode areas. Powys county council bulky waste collection is a bookable service.
Powys bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Powys County Council |
| Council type | Unitary (Wales) |
| Postcodes | LD1-LD8, SY15-SY22 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Welshpool, Newtown, Brecon, Ystradgynlais, Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells and Rhayader |
Find your Powys bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Powys County Council website to find your exact powys bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the LD1-LD8, SY15-SY22 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to powys bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Black bin: Powys black bin collection and black bins powys cover non-recyclable household waste fortnightly.
- Red recycling bin: Powys county council recycling bins accept paper, card, cans and plastic fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across powys county council bin collection areas.
- Green garden waste bin: Powys county council garden waste collection is a subscription. Powys green bin collection days run fortnightly during the growing season.
How to report a missed Powys bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented or contaminated bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due on your street, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at the kerbside by 7am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to Powys County Council missed bin form and submit your report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will arrange a return collection for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Powys bin collection day?
- Check at en.powys.gov.uk. Powys bin collection day and bin collection day powys vary significantly across this large rural county.
- How do I report a missed Powys bin?
- Report at en.powys.gov.uk. Powys county council rubbish collection missed reports should include your address and bin type.
- What is garden waste collection in Powys?
- Powys county council garden waste and powys county council garden waste collection are a subscription service. Powys green bin collection days run fortnightly.
- Does Powys bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Powys bin collection bank holiday schedules shift. Powys county council waste collection dates are revised before each holiday.
- Does Powys offer bulky waste collection?
- Yes. Powys county council bulky waste collection is a bookable paid service for large items that do not fit in your wheelie bin.