Nottingham bin collection: bin day, refuse and how to report
Checked against Nottingham City Council's official waste pages on 3 August 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us on the contact page.
Nottingham bin not collected? Always check the disruptions page before reporting a missed bin collection Nottingham. If your street is listed, leave your bin out and wait. If not listed, report within 48 hours at nottinghamcity.gov.uk. This guide covers missed bin collection Nottingham rules, including how to find your bin day Nottingham, what nottingham city council bin collection covers and the Nottingham Recycles app for checking bin days and reporting missed collections.
Nottingham bin collection missed rules at a glance
| Who collects | Nottingham City Council (nottingham city council bin collection) |
| How to report | Online at nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/bin-and-rubbish-collections/missed-bin-collections |
| Report within | 48 hours of your scheduled nottingham bin collection day |
| Check first | Disruptions page at nottinghamcity.gov.uk before reporting |
| Bins out by | 7am on your nottingham bin collection day |
| Brown bin, grey lid | Nottingham recycling bin (opposite of most councils) |
| Nottingham Recycles app | Free app for bin days, reminders and missed collection reports |
| Side waste | Nottingham City Council does NOT collect any side waste or overflowing bins |
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Check disruptions before reporting a missed Nottingham bin
Nottingham City Council publishes a disruptions page for known collection issues. Before reporting missed bin collection Nottingham, always check this page first. If your street is listed, leave your nottingham bins out and Nottingham City Council will collect as soon as possible without you needing to report separately.
Check disruptions first. Go to nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/bin-and-rubbish-collections/missed-bin-collections before reporting your missed nottingham bin collection. Operational delays, vehicle breakdowns and severe weather can affect bin collection nottingham city council rounds. If your area is listed, no report is needed.
Bin day Nottingham: finding your collection dates
Before reporting a missed bin collection Nottingham, confirm your bin day Nottingham was correct. Many residents searching for bin day nottingham, nottingham council bin collection or bin collection nottingham city find their collection day has changed or they have the wrong week for their bin colour.
To find your bin day Nottingham and your nottingham city council bin days, enter your postcode into the official checker at nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/bin-and-rubbish-collections/check-my-bin-collection-day. It shows your upcoming bin collection nottingham city council schedule, which bin colour is due and allows you to download your yearly bin calendar. You can also use the free Nottingham Recycles app on iOS and Android to check your nottingham bin collection days and set bin day reminders.
Nottingham council bin collection and bin collection nottingham city council cover the whole Nottingham city area. Your bin day Nottingham depends on your specific address and collection zone, not just your postcode.
Find your Nottingham bin collection dayNottingham bins: brown bin with grey lid is recycling
| Bin type | What goes in it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brown bin, grey lid (recycling) | Paper, card, plastic bottles, pots, tubs, glass bottles and jars, tins and cans. Nottingham city bin collection recycling bin is brown with a grey lid. | Fortnightly. Nottingham council refuse collection recycling alternates with general waste. |
| Green bin, green lid (general waste) | Non-recyclable household rubbish. Lid must close fully. No side waste collected alongside bins. | Fortnightly. Nottingham city council bin collection general waste alternates with recycling. |
| Green food container (food waste) | All food waste. Nottingham city waste disposal food collection weekly. | Weekly nottingham bin collection for food. Not returned for if missed before next scheduled day. |
Important Nottingham note: the recycling bin in Nottingham is brown with a grey lid. This is different from most UK councils where recycling is blue or green. Use the Nottingham Recycles tool at nottinghamcity.gov.uk to check what goes in each bin before presenting for your nottingham council bin collection day.
Nottingham City Council bulky waste collection
Bulky waste collection Nottingham and bulky waste collection nottingham city are separate services for large household items such as furniture and white goods. Book a bulky waste collection nottingham city council at nottinghamcity.gov.uk. The Raynesway Household Waste Recycling Centre also accepts bulky items. Nottingham city waste disposal for bulky items is handled separately from the standard nottingham bin collection service and cannot be reported through the missed bin form.
Nottingham bin collection frequently asked questions
- How do I report a missed bin collection in Nottingham?
- Check the disruptions page first at nottinghamcity.gov.uk. If your street is not listed and your bin was genuinely missed, report within 48 hours at nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/bin-and-rubbish-collections/missed-bin-collections. Nottingham city council bin collection will return within 2 working days.
- What is the Nottingham Recycles app?
- The Nottingham Recycles app is a free official tool on iOS and Android for checking your bin day Nottingham, setting bin day reminders and finding out what can be recycled. Search Nottingham Recycles on the App Store or Google Play. It also shows disruption updates for bin collection nottingham city council.
- What colour is the Nottingham recycling bin?
- The nottingham bin collection recycling container is a brown bin with a grey lid. This is different from most UK councils. The general waste bin in Nottingham is green with a green lid. Always check your bin colour before putting it out for your nottingham city council bin collection.
- Does Nottingham collect side waste?
- No. Nottingham City Council does not collect any side waste, additional bags or overflowing bins alongside your standard nottingham bin collection. All waste must fit inside your bins with the lids fully closed. Excess waste can be taken to Raynesway Household Waste Recycling Centre.
- How do I find my bin day in Nottingham?
- Check nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/bin-and-rubbish-collections/check-my-bin-collection-day with your postcode to find your bin day nottingham and nottingham city council bin days. You can also download a yearly calendar or use the Nottingham Recycles app for reminders.