Mendip bin collection: now Somerset Council waste services for Frome, Glastonbury, Wells and Street
Mendip bin collection is now managed by Somerset Council following the merger of Mendip District Council into the new unitary authority in April 2023. Mendip district council bin collection, mendip council bin collection and bin collection mendip all now operate under Somerset Council. Mendip bin collection days cover Frome, Glastonbury, Wells, Street, Shepton Mallet and surrounding villages. Mendip garden waste, mendip recycling, mendip recycling collections, mendip recycling collection dates, mendip council refuse collection, mendip district council refuse collection, mendip council rubbish collection, mendip council waste collection, mendip rubbish collection and refuse collection mendip are all handled through the Somerset Council service. Mendip recycling boxes are used for kerbside sorting.
Mendip bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Somerset Council (formerly Mendip District Council) |
| Find bin day | Somerset Council iTouch collection day portal |
| Report missed bin | somerset.gov.uk report a missed household collection |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Mendip garden waste | Subscription service through Somerset Council |
| Mendip bin collection | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Frome, Glastonbury, Wells, Street, Shepton Mallet (BA4, BA5, BA6, BA11, BA16) |
Mendip bin collection areas
Find your Mendip bin collection day
Somerset Council provides collection schedules for the former Mendip area. Mendip bin collection, mendip bin collection days and mendip council bin collection dates are available through the iTouch portal.
Find your Mendip bin collection dayBins and recycling in Mendip
- Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly. Part of mendip bin collection through Somerset Council.
- Blue box and green box (recycling): Mendip recycling covers paper, card, glass, plastics, tins and cans.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection.
- Mendip garden waste: Mendip garden waste requires a paid subscription through Somerset Council for grass, leaves and trimmings.
Steps to report a missed Mendip bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid closed.
- Confirm collection was due. Check the iTouch portal for your mendip bin collection days.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 7am, correct contents.
- Report online. Go to somerset.gov.uk report missed collection.
- Leave bin accessible. Somerset Council will arrange a return.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Mendip bin collection day?
- Use the iTouch portal. Mendip bin collection days are available through Somerset Council.
- What happened to Mendip District Council?
- Mendip District Council merged into Somerset Council in April 2023. Mendip district council bin collection and mendip council bin collection are now managed by the new unitary Somerset Council.
- How do I report a missed bin?
- Report at somerset.gov.uk. Bin must have been out by 7am.
- How do I get garden waste collection?
- Mendip garden waste requires a paid subscription through Somerset Council.
- What areas does Mendip cover?
- Frome, Glastonbury, Wells, Street, Shepton Mallet and Midsomer Norton across BA3, BA4, BA5, BA6, BA11 and BA16.