Bins and Recycling

What goes in which bin?

Find out what items to put in each bin and how often we will collect them

Bin Collection Days

Find your bin collection day and download your free collection calendar

Assisted refuse collection service

If you are unable to place your refuse at the kerb, providing certain criteria are met, we may be able to assist

Household Waste Recycling Centre

Find out what you can recycle at the Household Waste Recycling Centre and how to obtain a van permit

Bulky Household Items

We operate a Bulky Collection Service for large household items. Find out what items are accepted and how to book a collection

A to Z guide to Recycling

It's not only rubbish that can be recycled. Most household goods can be recycled and made into new things

Clinical Waste

Residents are reminded that because of the risk of needle stick injuries, clinical waste should not be disposed of via the normal refuse collection

Trade Waste Collections

Businesses must make sure their commercial waste is disposed of properly in relation to the 'Duty of Care' under the Environmental Protection Act

Composting

Composting at home turns most kitchen and garden waste into a compost to keep your garden blooming all year. Get reduced priced home compost bins, water butts and more

Recycling Educational Resources

There are lots of ways children and young adults can start recycle. Read Dan's comic strip and the school newsletter Trash Times

Waste and Recycling Service Standards

Our waste and recycling service standards will allow us to improve our collections, and will help us to increase recycling rates across the county

Popular Tasks

Green waste collections take place from March to November
FREE compostable liners are now available for your kitchen food waste caddies
What goes in my black recycling box?
Residents with children in nappies can apply for a supply of heavy duty bags which will be collected fortnightly
Keep your recycling secure - request your FREE net now

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB

CONTACT US

  • Telephone: (01495) 762200
  • Email: calltorfaen@torfaen.gov.uk

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