Cardiff Bin Collection – Cardiff City Council

County Hall, Cardiff CF10 4UW

Cardiff Bin Collection service is owned and operated by Cardiff council. bins are collected on different days depending on where you are located in the Cardiff area. You can easily find your bin collection date by using the bin calendar link below.

🗑️ Cardiff Council Bin Collection Finder

📅 Collection Frequency

General Waste: Fortnightly

Paper & Card: Weekly/Fortnightly

Mixed Recycling: Weekly

Food Waste: Weekly

Glass: Weekly

Garden Waste: Fortnightly

♻️ Sorting Rules

General Waste: Black bin or black/beige bags for non-recyclable household items only. Please ensure all items are bagged to keep the street clean and prevent waste from blowing out during emptying.

Paper & Cardboard: Use your designated grey bin or blue reusable sack. This must only contain dry paper and cardboard products; soiled pizza boxes or food-contaminated items cannot be recycled.

Mixed Recycling: Use your blue bag, box, or red sack strictly for clean plastic bottles, tubs, trays, and metal tins/cans. Rinse out all containers thoroughly before placement to avoid contamination.

Food Waste: Utilize your green or silver kitchen caddy lined with approved caddy liners for all raw and cooked food scraps, including meat, bones, peelings, and tea bags.

Glass: Use the dedicated blue glass caddy exclusively for glass bottles and jars. Do not put broken glass, Pyrex, or ceramics in this container as they are not accepted.

📢 Presentation Rules

Place all bins and bags at the edge of your property boundary by 6:00 AM on your collection day.
Specialized hygiene waste (e.g., nappies or clinical waste) is collected weekly, but only if you have registered your property for this service and received the correct purple bags.
Ensure all containers are securely closed and not overfilled, as crew members may be unable to safely collect loose or overflowing waste.

💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if I have more waste than will fit in my bin?

A: Cardiff enforces very strict bag limits for general waste. Any excess rubbish must be taken by the resident to a local Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), as crews cannot collect side waste.

Q: How do I register for weekly hygiene collections?

A: If you require weekly collection for nappies or clinical waste, you must formally apply for the purple bag service via the council’s online resident portal so they can update your collection route.

Q: Can I request a larger bin for my household?

A: Larger bins are provided only if you meet strict criteria, such as having a very large family or specific medical requirements; you will need to submit a request form for an assessment.

Q: Where can I get replacement bags or caddies?

A: If your recycling bags or food caddies are damaged or lost, you can order new equipment through the council’s online request portal, and they will be delivered to your property.

Q: How do I dispose of hazardous items like paint or batteries?

A: Hazardous items such as chemicals, paint, and car batteries should never be put in your regular bins; please take these to a Household Waste Recycling Centre where specialized disposal is available.