Middlesbrough bin collection: weekly refuse and how to report
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Middlesbrough bin not collected? Report a missed bin collection Middlesbrough at middlesbrough.gov.uk or by calling 01642 726001. One important difference about middlesbrough bin collection compared to most UK councils: general household waste is collected WEEKLY in Middlesbrough, not fortnightly. Middlesbrough bins collection also uses a red lid bin for paper and card and a blue lid bin for plastics, glass and tins which is different from most councils. This guide covers missed bin collection Middlesbrough rules, middlesbrough council bin collection and how to find your middlesbrough bin collection dates.
Middlesbrough bin collection missed rules at a glance
| Who collects | Middlesbrough Council (middlesbrough council bin collection) |
| How to report rubbish | Online form at middlesbrough.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/your-bin-collections/rubbish/report-a-missed-rubbish-collection |
| How to report recycling | Online form at middlesbrough.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/your-bin-collections/recycling/report-a-missed-recycling-collection |
| Phone | 01642 726001 for all missed bin collection Middlesbrough reports |
| Bins out by | 7am on your middlesbrough bin collection day |
| General waste | WEEKLY in Middlesbrough (most councils collect fortnightly) |
| Food waste | Weekly from 2025 rollout across Middlesbrough |
| Red lid bin | Paper and card only |
| Blue lid bin | Plastics, glass bottles and tins |
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Weekly general waste collection in Middlesbrough
The most important difference about middlesbrough bin collection is that general household waste is collected every week, not fortnightly like most UK councils. This means Middlesbrough residents put their general waste bin out every single week. If your general waste was not collected this week, it has only been one week since your last middlesbrough bins collection, not two weeks.
Middlesbrough collection summary: General waste weekly. Food waste weekly (rolling out from 2025). Paper and card fortnightly via red lid bin. Plastics, glass and tins fortnightly via blue lid bin. Paper and card and plastics alternate fortnightly with each other. Garden waste fortnightly by subscription April to November.
Middlesbrough bins: the red lid and blue lid system
| Bin type | What goes in it | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Black bin (general waste) | Non-recyclable household waste. Lid must close. Refuse collection middlesbrough collected every week. | WEEKLY. Middlesbrough bin collection general waste every week not fortnightly. |
| Red lid bin (paper and card) | Newspapers, magazines, cardboard, paper and envelopes. Keep dry. Middlesbrough council recycling red lid bin paper only. | Fortnightly. Middlesbrough council bin collection dates red lid alternates with blue lid. |
| Blue lid bin (plastics, glass, tins) | Plastic bottles, pots, tubs, glass bottles and jars, food tins and drink cans. Rinse items. Middlesbrough bins collection blue lid for containers. | Fortnightly, alternating with red lid. Waste collection middlesbrough blue lid every other fortnight. |
| Food waste caddy | All food waste. Weekly food waste collection middlesbrough rolling out from 2025. | Weekly where rolled out. Check middlesbrough.gov.uk for your start date. |
Middlesbrough bin collection dates: finding your schedule
To find your middlesbrough bin collection dates and check which bin is due, enter your postcode at middlesbrough.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/bin-collection-dates. You can view your middlesbrough council bin collection dates, download a printable calendar or sign up for reminder emails. Middlesbrough council recycling and general waste schedules are shown separately so you can see exactly when each bin is due.
Middlesbrough bin collection dates and refuse collection middlesbrough cover the whole town including Marton, Nunthorpe, Acklam, Linthorpe and Hemlington. If you are unsure of your bin collection dates middlesbrough or which lid colour is due this week, always check the official calendar before reporting a missed collection.
Find your Middlesbrough bin collection datesMiddlesbrough bin collection frequently asked questions
- How do I report a missed bin collection in Middlesbrough?
- Report at middlesbrough.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/your-bin-collections/report-missed-bin-collection or call 01642 726001. There are separate online forms for missed rubbish, recycling, food and garden waste collections. Confirm your bin was out by 7am before reporting missed bin collection Middlesbrough.
- How often is general waste collected in Middlesbrough?
- Middlesbrough bin collection for general waste runs every week, not fortnightly like most UK councils. Your black general waste bin is collected every single week. Refuse collection middlesbrough weekly collections cover around 60,000 households across the town.
- What is the red lid bin in Middlesbrough?
- The middlesbrough council bin collection red lid bin is for paper and card only including newspapers, magazines, cardboard and envelopes. It is collected fortnightly on alternating weeks with the blue lid bin. Keep contents dry. Do not put glass or plastics in the red lid bin.
- How do I find my Middlesbrough bin collection dates?
- Enter your postcode at middlesbrough.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish/bin-collection-dates to find your middlesbrough bin collection dates, download a calendar or sign up for email reminders. Middlesbrough council bin collection dates are property-specific so always use your full postcode.
- What is waste collection Middlesbrough?
- Waste collection middlesbrough refers to the full range of household collections operated by Middlesbrough Council including weekly general waste, fortnightly red lid paper and blue lid plastics, weekly food waste and fortnightly garden waste. Middlesbrough council bin collection, refuse collection middlesbrough and middlesbrough bins collection all refer to the same service.