Selby bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins in the former Selby district of North Yorkshire
Checked against North Yorkshire Council official waste pages on 2 September 2026. Spotted a change? Contact us.
Selby bin collection and bin collection selby are managed by North Yorkshire Council covering the former Selby District. Selby council bin collection and selby refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Selby district council bin collection is now handled by the new North Yorkshire unitary authority since April 2023. Selby district bin collection and selby council refuse collection cover the market town and surrounding flat agricultural land. Selby bin day dates are available through the North Yorkshire Council website.
Selby bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | North Yorkshire Council |
| Council type | Unitary (formerly Selby District Council) |
| Postcodes | YO8, YO19, DN14 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Selby town, Sherburn in Elmet, Tadcaster, Brayton and Barlow, Barlby and Osgodby, Eggborough and Whitley |
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Find your Selby bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the North Yorkshire Council website to find your exact selby bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the YO8, YO19, DN14 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to selby bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Green bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Blue recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and containers collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across the former Selby district.
- Brown garden waste bin: Subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed Selby 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 North Yorkshire 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 Selby bin collection day?
- Check at northyorks.gov.uk. Selby bin day and selby bin collection dates are now managed by North Yorkshire Council.
- How do I report a missed Selby bin?
- Report at northyorks.gov.uk. Selby council bin collection missed reports are handled by North Yorkshire Council.
- Is Selby District Council still operating?
- No. Selby District Council merged into North Yorkshire Council in April 2023. Selby district council bin collection is now managed by the new unitary authority.
- Does Selby bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Selby bin collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check northyorks.gov.uk for revised schedules.
- What recycling does Selby collect?
- Selby council refuse collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and containers in the blue bin.