Ashfield Bin Collection: Dates, Calendar & Bin Colours
Ashfield District Council now runs household waste collections from Tuesday to Friday. Your exact day depends on your property, so the safest way to check a collection is to enter your postcode in the council’s live bin calendar and select your address.
The main household pattern is straightforward: red-lidded general waste and green-lidded recycling are normally collected every other week, while the separate blue-lidded glass bin is normally collected every eight weeks. Subscribed garden waste is collected fortnightly during its operating season.
Ashfield Bin Collection: Quick Answer
Use Ashfield District Council’s live Bin Collection Calendar for your exact date. Enter the postcode, choose the correct address and read the next collection shown for each bin. Collection dates can change because of bank holidays, bad weather or other disruption, so a saved calendar should be checked against the live service when something looks different.
Put the correct bin at the edge of the property nearest the road by 6am. Ashfield crews can collect at any time between 6am and 4pm, so a bin should not be reported as missed before 4pm on its scheduled day.
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How to Check Your Ashfield Bin Collection Date
There is no reliable single collection date for everyone in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Hucknall or the surrounding Ashfield district. The official calendar is address-based, so two residents should not assume they have the same day simply because they live in the same postcode area.
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Open Ashfield District Council’s Bin Collection Calendar.
Use the council service rather than relying on an old printed date or a neighbour’s routine. -
Enter your postcode.
The calendar returns addresses associated with that postcode. -
Select the exact property.
This is the important step because the schedule is tied to the household address. -
Check each waste stream separately.
Note the date beside your red, green, blue and subscribed garden-waste collection where applicable. -
Recheck before unusual weeks.
Bank holidays, bad weather and operational disruption can occasionally alter normal dates.
Ashfield Bin Collection Frequency at a Glance
| Bin | Main use | Usual frequency | Important point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red lid | General waste | Every other week | Bag household rubbish and keep the lid closed. |
| Green lid | Mixed recycling | Every other week | Items should be clean, dry, empty and loose. |
| Blue lid | Glass bottles and jars | Every 8 weeks | Not all types of glass are accepted. |
| Brown / black lid | Subscribed garden waste | Fortnightly, March–December | Dates only appear for properties with a valid subscription. |
What the Ashfield Bin Colours Mean
General waste
Use this for household rubbish that cannot go into the recycling or glass collections.
Mixed recycling
Paper, card, accepted plastic packaging, cartons and metal packaging go into this bin loose.
Glass recycling
This separate bin is for accepted glass bottles and jars rather than mixed recycling.
Garden waste
This is a paid annual subscription for eligible garden material during the collection season.
Green-Lidded Recycling Bin: What Can Go In?
Ashfield’s green-lidded bin is the main dry mixed recycling bin. Recycling should be clean, empty, dry and loose; do not put the recycling into black bags or other carrier bags before placing it in the bin.
Accepted examples
- Newspapers, magazines, envelopes and other paper
- Cardboard boxes, sleeves, tubes and cereal boxes
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
- Food and drink tins and cans
- Clean foil and empty aerosols
- Cartons and Tetrapak packaging
Keep these out
- Carrier bags, wrappers and cling film
- Black bags and general rubbish
- Nappies and sanitary products
- Textiles and clothing
- Batteries and electrical items
- Polystyrene
Blue-Lidded Glass Bin: Bottles and Jars Only
Ashfield uses a separate blue-lidded wheelie bin for glass bottles and jars. The council says this collection normally runs every eight weeks.
Use the blue bin for
- Glass bottles
- Glass jars
Do not use it for
- Sheet glass
- Drinking glasses
- Mirrors
- Glass vases
If your household produces very little bottle or jar glass, the council says you do not have to keep a blue-lidded bin. Residents may be able to share with a neighbour or use a suitable recycling point instead.
Red-Lidded Bin: General Household Waste
The red-lidded bin is for rubbish that cannot be recycled through Ashfield’s household services. The normal collection frequency is every other week.
Typical red-bin items
- Crisp packets
- Non-recyclable takeaway containers
- Toothpaste tubes
- Plastic bags
- Pet-food pouches
Presentation rules
- Bag general rubbish securely.
- Close the bin lid.
- Do not leave routine extra bags beside the bin.
- Put the bin at the property edge by 6am.
Ashfield Garden Waste Collection: Cost, Season and Bin
Garden waste is an optional paid service. Ashfield District Council currently charges £35 for the first garden-waste bin subscription and £20 for each additional garden-waste bin. The service operates fortnightly between March and December.
The garden-waste container may have a brown or black lid. The exact garden-waste dates appear in the collection calendar only when the property has a valid subscription.
Accepted garden material
- Grass cuttings
- Hedge trimmings
- Leaves
- Prunings and twigs
- Plants and weeds
- Cut flowers
Do not put in
- Soil, turf, stones or rubble
- Plant pots and garden ornaments
- Food or animal waste
- Ash or vacuum-cleaner waste
- DIY waste
- Timber or sawdust
Ashfield Bin Not Emptied? Check These Things First
Do not report a bin as missed early in the day. Ashfield crews work until 4pm and may arrive later than they usually do. Wait until after 4pm on the scheduled collection day before using the missed-bin service.
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Check that the bin was due.
Confirm the date and bin colour in the official address calendar. -
Check the presentation time.
The bin should have been at the edge of the property nearest the road by 6am. -
Check the lid.
The council expects the lid to be closed and does not normally take extra bags left alongside the bin. -
Look for contamination or a bin hanger.
If unsuitable material was found, the crew may leave information explaining why the bin could not be emptied. -
Wait until 4pm.
The collection may still happen during the working day. -
Report a genuine missed collection.
Use Ashfield 24/7 or the council’s guest reporting option after the collection window has finished.
Missed-bin decision check
What Happens When Bad Weather Stops an Ashfield Collection?
Snow and ice can make roads, pavements and bin-access routes unsafe even when a road looks reasonably clear. Ashfield says collections continue where it is safe for crews and refuse vehicles to operate.
Put the bin out normally
Use the scheduled date in your collection calendar unless the council announces otherwise.
Leave it out if weather stops collection
The council advises residents to leave affected bins available so crews can catch up when conditions allow.
Side-waste exception
If severe weather prevents a return before the next scheduled collection, Ashfield says up to one bag of side waste can be taken beside the affected bin at that next collection.
Broken, Missing or Stolen Bin in Ashfield
Ashfield District Council says it will repair defective bins where possible. A bin that has failed through normal wear and tear and cannot be repaired can be replaced free of charge.
Wear-and-tear damage
Repair is considered first. If repair is not possible, qualifying replacement can be free.
Missing or deliberately damaged red bin
The current replacement charge for a red-lidded general-waste bin is £41.
Recycling-bin replacement
The council says replacement recycling bins are provided free of charge.
Assisted Bin Collection for Residents Who Cannot Move Their Bin
An assisted collection can help when a resident cannot move a wheelie bin to the edge of the property. Ashfield can collect an approved bin from its normal storage position instead.
Applications can be made for yourself or on behalf of another Ashfield resident. The council asks for supporting evidence, which can include a Blue Badge, confirmation of infirmity or frailty from a doctor or care professional, or evidence that the resident is registered blind.
Ashfield Bulky Waste: Furniture, Mattresses and Large Items
Large household items should not be placed beside a normal wheelie bin. Ashfield operates a separate bulky-waste service for items such as furniture, mattresses and appliances.
The standard paid service is currently listed at £19 for one item, £25 for up to three items, and £11 for each additional item above three, with a maximum of ten items in a collection.
Upholstered seating may need to be handled separately because items such as sofas, armchairs, bean bags and upholstered chairs can contain Persistent Organic Pollutants. If several item types are booked together, separate collection vehicles or collection days may be used.
Household Recycling Centres Serving Ashfield Residents
Household recycling centres are operated by Nottinghamshire County Council rather than Ashfield District Council. Two useful sites within the district are Kirkby Recycling Centre and Hucknall Recycling Centre.
Kirkby Recycling Centre
Address:
Sidings Road,
Lowmoor Industrial Estate,
Kirkby-in-Ashfield,
NG17 7JZ
Hucknall Recycling Centre
Address:
Wigwam Lane,
Hucknall,
NG15 7SZ
| Period | Published Nottinghamshire recycling-centre hours |
|---|---|
| January–February | 8am–4pm |
| March | 8am–6pm |
| April–September | 8am–8pm |
| October | 8am–6pm |
| November–December | 8am–4pm |
Nottinghamshire County Council says recycling centres normally open every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Check the individual centre page before travelling because access rules or temporary site conditions can change.
What Changed in Ashfield’s Recycling Service?
Ashfield changed many household collection days from October 2025 while reorganising routes and preparing for national recycling reforms. The council says the collection frequencies for the existing bins stayed the same, even though many properties received a different day.
From 31 March 2026, the range of packaging accepted through the household recycling service expanded under Simpler Recycling. Ashfield continues to use mixed dry recycling in the green-lidded bin and separate kerbside glass collection.
Official Ashfield Waste Services
Ashfield District Council bin calendar
Ashfield bin contents guide
Report a missed Ashfield bin
Ashfield garden-waste service
Ashfield replacement-bin guidance
Ashfield assisted collections
Ashfield Bin Collection FAQs
How do I find my Ashfield bin collection date?
Use Ashfield District Council’s online Bin Collection Calendar. Enter your postcode, choose the exact address and check the next date shown for each bin.
What days does Ashfield District Council collect household bins?
Ashfield District Council currently operates household waste collection services from Tuesday to Friday. Your own weekday is property-specific, so confirm it through the postcode calendar.
What time should my Ashfield bin be out?
Put the scheduled bin at the edge of your property nearest the road by 6am on collection day. Collection can take place at any time up to 4pm.
Which Ashfield bin is for recycling?
The green-lidded bin is for mixed dry recycling such as accepted paper, card, plastic packaging, cartons and metal packaging. Glass bottles and jars use the separate blue-lidded bin.
How often is the blue glass bin collected in Ashfield?
Ashfield District Council says the blue-lidded glass bin is normally collected every eight weeks. Use your property calendar for the exact date.
When can I report a missed bin in Ashfield?
Wait until after 4pm on the scheduled collection day. Before reporting it, check that the bin was out by 6am, the lid was closed, the correct materials were inside and the bin was actually scheduled.
How much is Ashfield garden waste collection?
The current annual subscription is £35 for the first garden-waste bin and £20 for each additional garden-waste bin. The service normally runs fortnightly from March to December.
How much is a replacement red bin in Ashfield?
A missing, stolen or deliberately damaged red-lidded general-waste bin currently carries a £41 replacement charge. Normal wear-and-tear cases may be repaired or replaced without that charge where the council’s conditions are met.
Check the Address Calendar Before Putting a Bin Out
The most reliable answer to an Ashfield bin collection search is the live council result for your exact property. Confirm the date, match it to the correct bin colour and have the container ready at the property edge by 6am.
If the bin remains full after 4pm, check presentation, contamination and the council’s current service information before submitting a missed-bin report.
Independent guide: BinCollectionGuide.org is not Ashfield District Council or Nottinghamshire County Council. Collection dates, subscriptions, payments, reports, eligibility decisions and recycling-centre operations remain with the relevant official authority.