Broxtowe Bin Collection Days: Calendar, Bin Types & Schedule
Broxtowe’s main household bins do not all run on the same cycle. Black-lidded general waste and green-lidded recycling alternate every two weeks, glass is normally collected every four weeks, and subscribed brown garden bins use a seasonal schedule.
Check your exact property before collection day and have the correct bin at the kerbside by 6:30am. This guide explains the current calendar, bin colours, missed-bin rules, garden subscription, bulky collections and local recycling centres.
Broxtowe Bin Collection: Quick Answer
Use Broxtowe Borough Council’s “When Is My Collection” service for the exact household date. Standard black-lidded general-waste bins and green-lidded recycling bins are collected fortnightly on alternating weeks. Glass bags and red-lidded glass bins are normally emptied every four weeks.
Put the scheduled container at the kerbside before 6:30am. Ordinary side waste is not collected. If the council genuinely misses a correctly presented bin, it states that it aims to return within five working days.
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How to Check Your Broxtowe Bin Collection Day
The easiest way to avoid putting out the wrong bin is to use the live council collection checker. Broxtowe publishes annual round calendars, but the property search is the safer starting point because it identifies the collection linked to your address.
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Open “When Is My Collection”.
Use Broxtowe Borough Council’s current collection service rather than an old calendar screenshot. -
Enter the property details requested.
Make sure the result is for your exact household rather than another nearby address. -
Read the bin type and full date together.
Black and green bins alternate, while glass and garden waste operate on different frequencies. -
Recheck bank-holiday weeks.
Published holiday changes can move an ordinary weekday collection.
Broxtowe Bin Collection Schedule 2026
Broxtowe uses different collection cycles for different waste streams. The following frequency guide explains the standard pattern, but your address-specific calendar remains the source for the real collection date.
| Container | Waste stream | Frequency | Main rule |
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| Black-lidded bin | General household waste | Every 2 weeks | Alternates with green recycling. |
| Green-lidded bin | Dry recycling | Every 2 weeks | Alternates with black general waste. |
| Glass bag / red-lidded bin | Glass bottles and jars | Every 4 weeks | Use a Broxtowe-issued glass container. |
| Brown-lidded bin | Subscribed garden waste | 2-weekly most of year; 4-weekly in winter | Active subscription and sticker required. |
Broxtowe Bin Types and Colours
General waste
Use for ordinary household rubbish that cannot go into the available recycling or specialist collection services.
Dry recycling
Use for locally accepted dry recyclable materials. Glass must not be placed in this bin.
Separate glass
Broxtowe collects suitable glass bottles and jars separately using an issued bag or red-lidded container.
Garden waste
Optional paid service for eligible garden material. Food waste does not belong in the garden bin.
Black-Lidded General Waste Bin
The black-lidded bin is collected once every two weeks. It is intended for household waste that cannot be recycled through Broxtowe’s green-bin, glass, garden or specialist disposal services.
Typical black-bin items
- Nappies
- Tissues
- Food waste under the current standard household service
- Contaminated paper and cardboard
- Unrecyclable plastic packaging
- Polystyrene
- Crisp packets
Keep these out
- Glass bottles and jars
- Dry recyclable material
- Electrical items
- Batteries
- Vapes and e-cigarettes
- Rubble or asbestos
- Paint tins containing paint
Green-Lidded Recycling Bin
The green-lidded recycling bin is collected every two weeks on the opposite week to the black-lidded general-waste bin.
Recycling rule
Use the bin only for materials accepted by Broxtowe and Nottinghamshire’s local recycling system. Keep recyclables clean enough not to contaminate the load.
Common contamination
- Glass
- Food
- Polystyrene
- Takeaway packaging including pizza boxes
- Clothing and shoes
- Tissues and kitchen roll
- Coffee cups
If the council places a contamination tag on the bin, remove the incorrect material. The bin will normally need to wait until its next scheduled recycling collection.
Glass Bag and Red-Lidded Glass Bin
Glass is collected separately in Broxtowe. Households use a Broxtowe-issued glass bag or red-lidded glass bin, normally on a four-week collection cycle.
Accepted examples
- Beer bottles
- Wine bottles
- Other suitable glass bottles
- Glass jars
Not for this service
- Light bulbs
- Broken glass
- Drinking glasses
- Non-glass contamination
Present the glass bag or red-lidded bin before 6:30am. The crew may leave it if the wrong container is used, the bag or bin is unsafe, or the contents are contaminated.
Broxtowe Garden Waste Collection 2026/27
Broxtowe’s garden-waste service year runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The current full-year price is £45 for the first subscribed bin and £28 for each additional bin.
Subscribed bins are collected every two weeks from April to the end of November and during March. They are emptied every four weeks in December, January and February.
Collection preparation
- Attach the issued subscription sticker.
- Present the bin at the property curtilage.
- Keep the sticker visible from the road.
- Close the lid fully.
- Do not place side waste beside the bin.
Important restrictions
- No food waste
- No excessive weight
- No Japanese knotweed
- No unapproved side waste
- No refund simply because you join later
If you move to another address within Broxtowe and want to keep the subscription, the council asks you to notify it within five working days before moving so the subscription and sticker can be transferred.
Broxtowe Missed Bin: What to Check and How to Report It
A full bin does not automatically mean the collection crew made an error. Broxtowe lists several reasons why a correctly scheduled container can be left behind.
Lid not closed
An overfilled bin can be unsafe to empty.
Contamination
Incorrect material can cause a recycling or garden bin to be rejected.
Too heavy
The crew or lifting equipment must be able to handle the bin safely.
Damaged container
A damaged bin may not be compatible with the lifting mechanism.
Soil, bricks or rubble
Heavy construction-type material can prevent collection.
Wrong collection week
Black and green bins alternate, so check the calendar before reporting.
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Check the official collection date.
Confirm that the exact waste stream was due for your property. -
Confirm the bin was ready before 6:30am.
A bin placed out after the crew has passed is not a council missed collection. -
Check the lid, contents, weight and condition.
Fixable household presentation problems normally need to be corrected for the next scheduled collection. -
Report a genuine miss online.
Broxtowe states that it aims to collect a genuinely missed bin within five working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays.
Damaged, Lost or Stolen Broxtowe Bin
Broxtowe states that damaged, lost or stolen council bins are replaced free of charge. Replacement containers may be new or refurbished, but they should be clean and serviceable.
The council says replacement bins are normally delivered within five working days. If you simply want to swap a serviceable container for a brand-new one, a charge can apply.
Cannot Move the Bin? Broxtowe Assisted Collection
Assisted collections are available to residents who have difficulty presenting their bins. Where approved, the collection team retrieves the container from an agreed accessible location and returns it after emptying.
Broxtowe Bulky Waste Collection
Large household items such as furniture, beds, mattresses and eligible electrical appliances can be booked through Broxtowe’s bulky-waste service.
Booked items must be accessible outside the property by 6:30am on the allocated collection day. The crew does not enter buildings to prepare or retrieve items.
Examples accepted
- Furniture
- Beds and mattresses
- Carpets
- Doors
- Radiators
- Suitable domestic electrical goods
Examples not accepted
- Asbestos
- Building rubble and bricks
- Gas bottles
- Soil
- Turf
- Industrial fridges and freezers
Household Recycling Centres in Broxtowe
Nottinghamshire County Council operates the household recycling centres serving the borough. Broxtowe identifies two household recycling centres within the borough: Beeston and Giltbrook.
Beeston Recycling Centre
Address:
Lilac Grove
Beeston
NG9 1PF
The site accepts a range of household waste and recycling. It also participates in Nottinghamshire’s Community RePaint scheme.
Giltbrook Recycling Centre
Address:
Gilthill
Giltbrook
NG16 2HR
Check Nottinghamshire County Council’s live site information before travelling for current restrictions and accepted materials.
| Period | Opening hours | Closure note |
|---|---|---|
| January–February | 8am–4pm | Normal seasonal hours |
| March | 8am–6pm | Normal seasonal hours |
| April–September | 8am–8pm | Normal seasonal hours |
| October | 8am–6pm | Normal seasonal hours |
| November–December | 8am–4pm | Normal seasonal hours |
Broxtowe Bank Holiday Bin Collections
Bank holidays can change the normal collection day. For the 2026 Summer Bank Holiday week beginning Monday 31 August, Broxtowe published collections one day later than normal, with Friday’s round moving to Saturday.
Broxtowe Household Food Waste: What Changes in 2026 and 2027?
Standard Broxtowe households do not yet have a borough-wide separate food-waste service. The council states that household separation requirements are due to take effect in October 2027.
A pilot household food-waste round was approved to begin during September 2026. This means some pilot households may receive different instructions before the full borough-wide rollout.
Official Broxtowe Waste Services
Open official collection checker
Open missed-bin form
Broxtowe Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Broxtowe bin collection day?
Use Broxtowe Borough Council’s “When Is My Collection” service and check the schedule for your exact property.
What time should Broxtowe bins be out?
Put the scheduled bin, glass container or subscribed garden bin out before 6:30am on collection day.
How often is the black-lidded bin collected?
Broxtowe’s black-lidded general-waste bin is normally collected every two weeks.
How often is the green-lidded recycling bin collected?
The green-lidded recycling bin is normally collected every two weeks, alternating with the black general-waste bin.
How often is glass collected in Broxtowe?
Broxtowe glass bags and red-lidded glass bins are normally collected every four weeks.
How long does Broxtowe take to return for a missed bin?
If the council genuinely missed a correctly presented bin, it states that it aims to collect it within five working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays.
How much is Broxtowe garden waste in 2026/27?
The standard 2026/27 price is £45 for the first bin and £28 for each additional bin. From 1 October 2026, the council has approved a reduced £27 first-bin fee and a 50% discount on additional-bin subscriptions.
How much is Broxtowe bulky waste collection?
The current charge is a £13 non-refundable service fee plus £11 per booked item.
Where are the Broxtowe household recycling centres?
The two household recycling centres within Broxtowe Borough are Beeston Recycling Centre at Lilac Grove, NG9 1PF, and Giltbrook Recycling Centre at Gilthill, NG16 2HR.
Broxtowe Collection-Morning Checklist
- Check the exact property collection date.
- Confirm whether black, green, glass or brown is due.
- Have the correct container ready before 6:30am.
- Keep the lid shut and the bin light enough to handle safely.
- Do not leave ordinary side waste beside the bin.
- Remove recycling contamination before presentation.
- Check bank-holiday changes when relevant.
- Use the official missed-bin form only after confirming it was genuinely due.
Independent guide: BinCollectionGuide.org is not Broxtowe Borough Council or Nottinghamshire County Council. Live collection dates, reports, payments, subscriptions, eligibility decisions and recycling-centre rules remain controlled by the relevant official authority.