Bin Collections in Stoke-on-Trent

Bin and recycling collections in Stoke-on-Trent are run by Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Collection days vary street by street, so the reliable way to find yours is the council's own postcode checker — linked below.

Check your collection day

Enter your postcode or address on the Stoke-on-Trent City Council website to see your next general waste, recycling and garden waste dates:

Check bin collection days — Stoke-on-Trent City Council →

Missed bin?

Missed collections should be reported to Stoke-on-Trent City Council, usually within a day or two of your scheduled date — most councils won't return for bins reported later than that. Leave the bin out while you report it via the Stoke-on-Trent City Council website.

Bank holidays and changed collections

Collections in Stoke-on-Trent often move a day later after bank holidays, and severe weather can delay rounds. The council posts revised dates on its website — and when collection changes affect Stoke-on-Trent, we cover them in our local news.

Tips and recycling centres

Household waste recycling centres (tips) around Stoke-on-Trent are run by Staffordshire County Council. Opening times and what you can take: Staffordshire County Council website.

More practical local information in the Stoke-on-Trent local guide.