Gedling bin collection: fortnightly waste rounds and recycling across Nottingham's eastern suburbs
Verified against Gedling Borough Council on 3 September 2026
Gedling bin collection is managed by Gedling Borough Council across the eastern suburbs of Nottingham. Gedling council bin collection and gedling borough council bin collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Gedling refuse collection covers Arnold, Carlton, Mapperley and the rural Trent valley villages. Bin collection gedling and gedling bin day lookups serve approximately 50,000 households across the NG postcode area. Gedling garden waste collection requires a paid annual subscription.
Areas covered by Gedling bin collection
Northern suburb of Nottingham and Gedling's largest community. Gedling council bin collection serves the town centre and surrounding estates.
Eastern Nottingham suburb with a mix of housing ages. Bin collection gedling covers terraced streets and modern developments.
Hillside residential area east of the city centre. Gedling borough council bin collection serves period and newer housing.
The village that gives the borough its name, beside the former colliery site.
Trent valley villages east of Nottingham. Rural collection rounds serve scattered properties.
Northern villages near Sherwood Forest. Standard gedling refuse collection schedules apply.
Key facts
| Collection authority | Gedling Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Council type | Borough |
| Postcode areas | NG3, NG4, NG5, NG14, NG15 |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Collection frequency | Fortnightly alternating |
Report a missed Gedling bin
If your bin was not collected on the expected day and was correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am on collection day, you can report it to Gedling Borough Council.
Report a missed bin collectionWhat goes in each bin
- Black bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Green recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic and glass collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all gedling council bin collection areas.
- Brown garden bin: Gedling garden waste collection requires a paid subscription for fortnightly collections.
Find your collection day
Use the Gedling Borough Council postcode checker to look up your specific gedling bin collection day. Schedules differ street by street across NG3, NG4, NG5, NG14, NG15 postcodes.
Check your bin dayHow to report step by step
Important: Only report after your scheduled collection time has passed. Your bin must have been out by 7am on collection day with the lid shut and only permitted waste inside.
- Verify the collection was due. Check the council website for your schedule including bank holiday changes.
- Confirm correct presentation. Lid closed, correct contents, at the kerbside before 7am on collection day.
- Submit your report online. Use the Gedling Borough Council missed bin form.
- Keep the bin accessible. A return collection is arranged for valid reports.
Common questions
How do I find my Gedling bin collection day?
Check at gedling.gov.uk using the online bin day checker. Gedling bin day dates vary by street across NG postcodes.
How do I report a missed Gedling bin?
Report through the Gedling digital waste portal. Gedling borough council bin collection missed reports should be submitted within two working days.
Does Gedling garden waste collection cost extra?
Yes. Gedling garden waste collection requires a paid annual subscription for fortnightly brown bin emptying.
Does Gedling bin collection change on bank holidays?
Yes. Gedling refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check gedling.gov.uk for revised dates.
What recycling does Gedling collect?
Gedling council bin collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic and glass in the green bin.