• Find my bin collection date
• Request a collection  of bulky items
• What goes in my bins
• Find a recycling centre or tip
• Compost bins
• Report a problem with my bins

Find my bin collection date

You can now find out your bin collection dates for the year ahead, including Christmas and Bank Holidays by using our new online postcode finder tool. All you need to do is type in your postcode below and click 'Check my bin day' below.

Request a collection  of bulky items

Did you know Nottingham is the only Council to offer a FREE, weekly, by appointment collection of bulky household waste items?

Click here to arrange a bulky waste collection

What goes in my bins

Click here to find out what waste you can put in each bin.

Find a recycling centre or tip

There is a network of local recycling sites across the city. You can take different items of household waste to be recycled at each of these sites.  Click here for a list of recycling centres.

Compost bins

It is really easy to compost at home. Not only does it reduce the waste going into your bin, it also provides free nourishment for your garden to boost your vegetables and flower beds.  The Council is working with a local partner to provide cheap composters.

Click here to visit the Great Green Systems site or phone 0800 731 2572. There is a wide range of composters, wormeries, food digesters and water butts available to City residents at discounted rates. There is free delivery on all items.

Report a problem with my bins

You can report common problems with your bins online.

• Book a bulky waste collection
• Request help with putting your bin out for collection
• Report a missed bin
• Make an enquiry about a recycling scheme 
• Request a replacement bin