Putting your bin out for collection
- Put your bin out for collection by 7.30am on your collection day
- Leave your bin at the edge of your property where our vehicle can get to it
- Return your bin to a secure place on your property on the same day after collection
Types of bins
In South Tyneside there are four bins:
- Grey bin - for general household waste
- Blue bin - for recycling like plastic, drinks cans and glass bottles (find out what to put in your blue bin)
- Green bin - for garden waste like grass cuttings and leaves (find out about subscribing for green bin collections)
- Blue bin with red lid - households in the trial recycling area will receive an additional recycling bin with a red to recycle paper and card (find out about the recycling trial)
Check your bin collection dates
To view and print your bin collection calendar up until April 2020, enter your postcode below then select your address.