Flintshire bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins in north east Wales
Flintshire bin collection is managed by Flintshire County Council across north east Wales on the English border. Flintshire council bin collection and flintshire rubbish collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Black bin collection flintshire covers general waste. Brown bin collection flintshire and flintshire garden waste collection are subscription services. Flintshire county council bin collection serves industrial towns, coastal communities and rural villages. Flintshire waste collection also includes a weekly food waste service and flintshire nappy bin collection for families with young children. Flintshire bins are collected across the CH postcode area.
Flintshire bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Flintshire County Council |
| Council type | Unitary (Wales) |
| Postcodes | CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Mold, Connah's Quay and Shotton, Buckley, Holywell, Flint, Hawarden and Ewloe |
Find your Flintshire bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Flintshire County Council website to find your exact flintshire bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the CH4, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to flintshire bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Black bin: Black bin collection flintshire covers non-recyclable household waste fortnightly.
- Brown bin: Brown bin collection flintshire covers garden waste by subscription. Flintshire garden waste collection runs fortnightly during the growing season.
- Blue recycling bin: Paper, card, cans and plastic bottles collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection. Flintshire nappy bin collection allows nappies in a separate blue bag on food waste day.
How to report a missed Flintshire 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 Flintshire 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 Flintshire bin collection day?
- Check at flintshire.gov.uk. Flintshire bin collection dates vary by street across the CH postcode areas.
- How do I report a missed Flintshire bin?
- Report at flintshire.gov.uk. Flintshire council refuse collection missed reports should include your address and bin type.
- What is brown bin collection in Flintshire?
- Brown bins flintshire and flintshire garden waste collection are the same subscription service. Flintshire county council brown bin garden waste is collected fortnightly.
- What is Flintshire nappy bin collection?
- Flintshire nappy bin collection allows families with children in nappies to put nappies in a separate blue bag collected weekly on food waste day. Flintshire bin service provides the bags.
- Does Flintshire offer fridge collection?
- Yes. Flintshire council fridge collection is a bookable service for large electrical items. Contact the council to arrange.