Bins, Recycling and Streets

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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
What goes in which bin?
Find out what items to put in each bin and how often we will collect them
Know your bin day
Find your bin collection day and download your collection calendar
Assisted recycling and waste collection service
If you are unable to place your recycling and waste at the kerb, providing certain criteria are met, we may be able to assist
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
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
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
Education and enforcement
Reducing excessive amounts of purple-lidded bin waste
Household Recycling Centre
Find out what you can recycle at the Household Recycling Centre and how to obtain a van permit
Recycling container collection hubs
Find out the opening times of your local recycling container collection hub
Recycling Transfer Station
Plans for new kerbside recycling processing site
Recycling and waste strategy 2025-2030
How we aim to increase recycling rates and standards
Street Care and Cleaning
Information on abandoned vehicles, dog fouling, fly-tipping, fly posting, graffiti, litter and public toilets
Torfaen business recycling
Information about the Welsh Government's Workplace Recycling Regulations and the council's commercial recycling service