Bins, recycling and waste

Bins, recycling and waste
Includes information on collections, recycling centres, policy and regulations

Recycling sites in Somerset

A list of all recycling centres including their address, opening times and materials accepted.

Find your nearest recycling site

Do it online
Use our online forms to report missed collections, order new containers, set up an account and tell us how we are doing.
Check my collection days
Some collections are changing. Get a copy of your reroute service guide and check your collection dates.

Get information, advice and guidance

Do it online
Use our online forms to report missed collections, order new containers, set up an account and tell us how we are doing
Recycling and waste collections
Information about what we collect and how you can prepare for collection
Recycling sites
Includes address, opening times, materials accepted, site charges and permits
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Check my collection days
Check your bin collection days with our online calendar
Order waste boxes, bins and bags
Use our online form to request waste containers
Report a missed waste collection
Use our online form to let us know about a missed waste collection
Report fly tipping
Help us to fight fly-tipping and how to report it
Garden waste subscriptions
Use our online form to order, renew, move or cancel a garden subscription, order sacks or a replacement bin
Request a garden sack collection
Use our online form to book a garden waste sack collection
Check your garden waste subscription
Check the expiry date of a garden waste subscription
Request a recycling site permit for a large vehicle
You need a permit to bring household waste into recycling sites with certain vehicles
Request a bulky waste collection
Use our online form to request a bulky waste collection
Request a clinical waste collection
Use our online form to request a clinical waste collection including sharps
Arrange an assisted waste collection
Use our online form to arrange an assisted waste collection
Arrange construction and demolition waste disposal
Use our form to book disposal of plasterboard, hardcore and rubble
Remove refuse, garden waste or recycle container
Use our online form to arrange a container removal
Sign in or set up a waste services account
Sign in or create a waste services account
Make a comment, compliment or complaint
Use our online form to leave the waste service feedback
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Schools Waste Services
Use our online form to request waste containers
Recycling collections
Information about weekly collections for recycling and food waste
Rubbish collections
We collect waste from households every three weeks. Find out what we can take.
Garden waste collections
Find out about fortnightly garden waste collections, how to subscribe and what is collected
Report a missed collection
If your collection has been missed, report it here
Black bag recycling container trial
A trial in some parts of Somerset to replace black boxes with black bags
Order replacement bins and recycling containers
You can order new bins or recycling containers online if yours are lost or damaged
Communal waste collections
Communal collections are provided for properties and sites that share bins for recycling or refuse
Sorting your recycling into containers
Information about why we sort recycling at the kerbside
Waste services and weather
Advice for when waste services are affected by bad weather
Food waste collections
Food waste is collected weekly on the same day as other recycling
Storage of recycling materials for collection
Waste and recycling needs to be stored away from buildings and especially away from doors, windows and escape routes
Plastics that you can recycle
How you can recycle more plastic and where you can take it
Assisted, clinical and bulky waste collections
Free assisted and clinical collections for those who qualify and bulky waste items can be disposed of through a charged for collection service
FlexCollect trials
Somerset is taking part in a national trial of kerbside collection of plastic bags and wrapping
Waste collection safety
We want to make sure that everyone (our crews and residents) stay safe
Asbestos collections
We can arrange a collection of household asbestos
Pages in Recycling sites
Find your nearest recycling centre
A list of all recycling centres in Somerset including address, opening times and materials accepted
Recycling site queue cameras
Information about the queue cameras that are used at recycling sites
Apply for a recycling site waste permit
You need a permit to bring household waste into recycling sites with certain vehicles or towing trailer
Construction and demolition waste disposal
Taking asbestos, plasterboard, hardcore and rubble from household projects to recycling sites and how to get your permit
Revive soil conditioner
Somerset’s garden waste is composted in the county and turned into Revive soil conditioner
Recycling sites terms and conditions
Read our recycling sites terms and conditions
Vehicle part recycling and disposal
How you can dispose and recycle vehicle parts at Somerset's recycling sites
Hazardous waste disposal
How you can dispose of hazardous waste at Somerset's recycling sites
Charges at recycling sites
Charges apply for disposing certain materials which are not classed as household waste
What recycling sites take
Information about what materials our recycling sites take
Recycling site permit information
Frequently asked questions about permits for recycling sites
Garden waste collections
Find out about fortnightly garden waste collections, how to subscribe, what is collected and order a replacement garden bin
Reuse and reduce waste
Includes information on tackling food waste, reusing items and our repair network
Business and waste
Information and guidance to help businesses recycle, reduce waste and keep up to date on regulations
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The Fixy Project
The Fixy initiative works alongside Somerset’s repair network, helping to repair, recycle and reuse
Textiles and fashion
Information and advice about how to increase the lifespan of our clothing
Tackling food waste
Reducing food waste is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint, as well as saving you money
Reusable personal care
Information and advice about reusable care products
Reuse in the garden
Instead of throwing them away, many everyday items can find a new use in the garden
Pass it on and furniture reuse
Recycling is great, but reducing and reusing is even better
Swapping, swishing and jumble sales
Information on setting up a swap, swishing or jumble sale event
Somerset’s Repair Network
Information about repair events and venues in Somerset
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Business waste collections and responsibilities
All businesses have a duty of care to make sure that any waste produced is handled safely and legally
Business waste at recycling sites
Information about disposal and recycling of business waste at recycling sites
Developer guidance for waste and recycling collections
Information about what to be considered when designing a new development
Make a difference
Includes information on fighting fly tipping, composting tips and education resources
About us
Information about contracts, costs and compliance
Recycling tracker
Our latest Recycling Tracker report shows Somerset’s continued great work and progress
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Invasive plants
Invasive or injurious weeds are best controlled and contained within your garden
Recycling and waste education resources
A collection of education materials and activities about recycling and waste
Waste not Somerset
Information about the Waste not Somerset network
Composting tips
Advice and guidance on composting and compost bins
Cut junk mail
Cut waste, save time and avoid missing important post by reducing junk mail
Plastics that you can recycle
How you can recycle more plastic and where you can take it
Waste collection safety
We want to make sure that everyone (our crews and residents) stay safe
Community Action Groups Somerset
Free practical support to help local community groups develop and achieve their aims
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Waste contact and complaints
You can report concerns or problems with waste collection services here
Waste contracts and compliance
Somerset Council is responsible for all waste services in the county, find out about our contractors
Waste social media
Somerset Council has a dedicated social media presence for all things related to waste
Equality, accessibility and privacy
Find out how we make adjustments to make sure our waste services are accessible to all
Waste services and weather
Advice for when waste services are affected by bad weather

Fire Safety - Please help to keep everyone safe
Gas canisters are a fire hazard and should never be put out for collection in your recycling or refuse. Our collection crews have reported an increase in small gas canisters being put out. They can pose as a fire risk when going through the sorting process. All gas canisters should be taken to your local recycling centre.
Waste safety guidance

Latest news

Press Release

Mar 24

More time to recycle, Somerset’s recycling sites revert to summer hours

All 16 of Somerset Council’s recycling sites will soon revert to their spring/summer opening schedule. From Tuesday, 1 April 2025,…

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