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Torfaen bin collection: county borough council waste services for Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon

Checked against Torfaen County Borough Council official waste pages on 6 September 2026. Spotted a change? Contact us.

Torfaen bin collection is managed by Torfaen County Borough Council in South Wales. Torfaen council bin collection, torfaen borough council bin collection and bin collection torfaen all operate fortnightly. Torfaen council bin days, torfaen bin collection days and torfaen bin days cover Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon. Torfaen garden waste and torfaen garden waste collection are subscription services. Torfaen refuse collection, torfaen council refuse collection, refuse collection torfaen, torfaen recycling, torfaen rubbish collection and torfaen green bin collection handle all household waste. Bin collection pontypool is part of the torfaen bin collection service across NP4 and NP44 postcodes.

Torfaen bin collection at a glance

Who collectsTorfaen County Borough Council
Find bin dayiTouch collection day portal
Report missed bintorfaen.gov.uk/report-it
Bins out by6.30am on collection day
Torfaen garden wasteSubscription service
Torfaen council bin collectionFortnightly alternating refuse and recycling
Area coveredCwmbran, Pontypool, Blaenavon (NP4, NP44)

Torfaen bin collection areas

Cwmbran bin collectionNP44 postcodes. Cwmbran new town. Torfaen bin collection and torfaen council bin collection serve all Cwmbran properties.
Pontypool bin collectionNP4 postcodes. Pontypool town. Part of torfaen borough council bin collection.
Blaenavon bin collectionNP4 postcodes. Blaenavon World Heritage Site. Part of bin collection torfaen.
Abersychan bin collectionNP4 postcodes. Abersychan near Pontypool. Part of torfaen refuse collection.
New Inn and PonthirNP4 postcodes. Southern Torfaen villages. Part of torfaen council bin days.
Croesyceiliog and LlanyrafonNP44 postcodes. Cwmbran districts. Part of torfaen bin collection days.

Find your Torfaen bin collection day

Torfaen County Borough Council provides collection schedules through an iTouch portal. Torfaen bin collection, torfaen bin days, torfaen council bin days and torfaen bin collection days are available.

Find your Torfaen bin collection day

Opens Torfaen County Borough Council official portal. We are independent and not connected to any council.

Bins and recycling in Torfaen

  • Black bags (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly. Part of torfaen refuse collection and torfaen council refuse collection.
  • Red striped bags (recycling): Torfaen recycling covers dry recyclables fortnightly.
  • Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste as part of torfaen bin collection.
  • Torfaen garden waste: Torfaen garden waste and torfaen garden waste collection require a subscription for grass, leaves and trimmings.

Steps to report a missed Torfaen bin collection

Before you report: Your waste must have been at the kerbside by 6.30am.

  1. Confirm collection was due. Check your torfaen bin days through the portal.
  2. Check presentation. Correct bags at kerbside by 6.30am, properly sorted.
  3. Report online. Go to torfaen.gov.uk/report-it.
  4. Leave waste accessible. The council will arrange a return.
Report a missed Torfaen bin collection

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find my Torfaen bin collection day?
Use the iTouch portal. Torfaen bin collection, torfaen bin days and torfaen council bin days are available.
How do I report a missed bin?
Report at torfaen.gov.uk/report-it. Waste must have been out by 6.30am.
Does Torfaen use bins or bags?
Torfaen uses black bags for general waste and red striped bags for torfaen recycling. This bag-based system is common across many Welsh councils.
How do I get garden waste collection?
Torfaen garden waste and torfaen garden waste collection require a subscription for grass, leaves and trimmings.
What areas does Torfaen cover?
Torfaen council bin collection covers Cwmbran, Pontypool, Blaenavon, Abersychan, New Inn and Croesyceiliog across NP4 and NP44.

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