Mid Devon bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections across mid Devon
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Mid Devon bin collection is managed by Mid Devon District Council across the whole district including Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton, Bampton, Honiton border areas and surrounding mid Devon countryside communities. Mid devon rubbish collection, mid devon refuse collection and mid devon bin collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Mid devon council bin collection and middevon bin collection are managed through middevon.gov.uk. Mid Devon is largely a rural district centred on the market town of Tiverton, with collection routes that cover extensive countryside and small villages as well as the main towns.
Mid Devon Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Mid Devon District Council |
| Find bin day | middevon.gov.uk check collection dates |
| Area character | Large rural district centred on Tiverton market town |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | middevon.gov.uk/residents/recycling-rubbish/report-a-missed-collection |
| Mid devon bin collection | Fortnightly alternating general waste and recycling |
| Area covered | Tiverton, Crediton, Cullompton, Bampton and surrounding rural mid Devon |
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Find your Mid Devon bin collection day
Mid Devon District Council covers a large rural area centred on Tiverton. Enter your postcode at middevon.gov.uk to find your mid devon bin collection day and check collection dates. Mid devon bin collection and middevon bin collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Collection days vary significantly across the rural district so always check your own postcode. Bank holiday changes for mid devon bin collection are published at middevon.gov.uk.
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Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of mid devon rubbish collection and mid devon refuse collection. Lid must be closed by 7am. Middevon bin collection grey bin must not be overfilled.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of mid devon bin collection and mid devon council bin collection. Mid devon refuse collection for recycling dates are at middevon.gov.uk.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard mid devon bin collection.
- Garden waste: Mid Devon District Council offers a garden waste subscription. Check middevon.gov.uk for current availability. Mid devon bin collection dates for garden waste are confirmed on subscription.
How to report a missed Mid Devon bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins or contaminated recycling.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to www.middevon.gov.uk and submit your missed collection report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Mid Devon bin collection day?
- Use the middevon.gov.uk check collection dates tool. Mid devon bin collection and middevon bin collection dates vary by street across the rural district. Mid devon council bin collection and mid devon refuse collection are confirmed through the postcode checker. Rural addresses in particular should always check their own postcode at middevon.gov.uk.
- How do I report a missed Mid Devon bin collection?
- Report mid devon rubbish collection missed bins at middevon.gov.uk/residents/recycling-rubbish/report-a-missed-collection. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am. Mid Devon District Council will arrange a return for valid reports.
- What recycling does Mid Devon collect?
- Mid devon bin collection recycling covers paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly. Mid devon refuse collection for recycling uses a standard recycling bin. Check middevon.gov.uk for the current accepted materials list.
- Does Mid Devon collect food waste?
- Yes. Mid devon bin collection includes a weekly food waste caddy for cooked and uncooked food. This is collected weekly as part of the standard middevon bin collection service.
- Does Mid Devon bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised mid devon bin collection dates are published at middevon.gov.uk before bank holidays. Mid devon council bin collection bank holiday changes apply across the whole district.