Teignbridge Bin Days Without Guesswork
Use this guide to check your Teignbridge collection day, put the right bin or box out, fix a missed collection, sort recycling correctly, and choose the right route for extra, garden or bulky waste.
Built for quick scrolling: pick your problem, read the exact action, then use the official Teignbridge link only when it is the right next step.
Quick answer: Teignbridge collects bins and boxes between 6am and 4pm, and recommends putting containers out the night before. You can check your collection day, download an April-to-March calendar, report missed collections, order containers, request help with collections and manage garden waste through Teignbridge Council.
Most important rule: use the right container. Black recycling box, green recycling box, food waste container, paper sack, black refuse bin and garden waste bin all handle different materials.
Choose your Teignbridge waste problem
Tap the situation. You get the next action first, not a long explanation.
Check Teignbridge bin day and download your calendar
Collection days vary by address. Do not rely on a neighbour’s containers, an old screenshot or a search result snippet.
| Task | Exact answer | What to do now |
|---|---|---|
| Check next collection | Use Teignbridge’s official postcode/address lookup. | Confirm which bins, boxes, sacks or caddies are due. |
| Full-year view | Teignbridge lets residents download a calendar for a year from April to March. | Download it and save it on your phone. |
| Collection time | Collections can happen any time between 6am and 4pm. | Put containers out the night before. |
| Bank holidays | Calendar can show revised bank holiday dates. | Recheck before Easter, Christmas, New Year and other public holidays. |
| Wrong container out | It may not be collected if it is not due or is contaminated. | Check the official calendar and container rules before reporting missed. |
What goes in each Teignbridge bin, box, sack and caddy
This is the most useful part for avoiding missed collections. Teignbridge uses separate containers, so sort by container — not just by “recycling”.
| Container | Use it for | Practical detail | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black recycling box | Plastic, tins and cans, aerosols and foil. | Collected weekly with recycling. | Putting glass or cardboard in the black box instead of the green box. |
| Green recycling box | Cardboard, glass and small electrical items. | Cardboard should be flattened, torn or folded to fit inside the box. | Leaving large cardboard beside the box; it may not fit the lorry opening. |
| Reusable paper sack | Newspapers, junk mail, shredded paper and white envelopes. | Keep paper dry where possible. | Putting brown envelopes or wrapping paper in the paper sack when local advice says green box. |
| Food waste container | Leftover food, plate scrapings, bread, cakes, pastries, dairy, meat, fish, bones, rice, pasta, fruit and veg. | Collected weekly; line with a suitable bag if needed. | Leaving packaging, liquids, oil or garden waste in the food caddy. |
| Black refuse bin | Non-recyclable household waste. | Use only after removing recyclable materials and food waste. | Putting recyclable cans, card, glass or food waste in the refuse bin. |
| Green garden waste bin | Loose organic garden waste from your garden, if subscribed. | £65 per subscription period, per bin. | Using it without an active subscription or putting plastic/soil/rubble in it. |
Missed bin or box: check before reporting
A container is not always “missed” just because it is still outside. Check these points before reporting.
Common Teignbridge recycling mistakes
These are the small mistakes that cause mess, non-collection or wasted recycling effort.
Cardboard outside the box
Fold, tear or flatten cardboard to fit inside the green box. Large boxes should go to a recycling bank or recycling centre.
Mixed materials in wrong box
Use black box for plastics/cans/foil/aerosols and green box for cardboard/glass/small electricals.
Food in black refuse bin
Use the food waste container for cooked and uncooked food waste instead of wasting refuse capacity.
Batteries and cartridges
Recycle Devon notes batteries and printer cartridges should be placed in a small plastic bag with the green box route.
Wrong paper route
White envelopes and paper belong in the paper sack; brown envelopes can go with card in the green box.
Garden waste in refuse
Subscribe to garden waste, compost at home or take garden waste to a recycling centre free of charge.
Extra waste: what to do when it will not fit
Extra waste is a decision problem. The right route depends on whether it is recyclable, garden waste, bulky waste, food waste or non-recyclable refuse.
| Problem | Best route | Do not do this |
|---|---|---|
| Too much cardboard | Fold into green box, use recycling bank or recycling centre. | Do not leave oversized cardboard loose beside the box. |
| Extra plastic, cans or foil | Use black recycling box correctly or recycling bank if overflow. | Do not hide recyclables in the black refuse bin. |
| Extra food waste | Use food waste container; reduce packaging before placing food in. | Do not include liquids, packaging or oil. |
| Large household item | Book bulky waste collection or donate/reuse if suitable. | Do not leave furniture outside without booking. |
| Garden cuttings | Garden waste subscription, home composting or recycling centre. | Do not use the garden bin if not subscribed. |
| DIY / trade waste | Check recycling centre rules or use licensed waste carrier. | Do not treat business/trade waste as normal household collection. |
Garden waste subscription in Teignbridge
Garden waste is a paid service. If you do not subscribe, use home composting or take garden waste to a recycling centre free of charge.
| Question | Teignbridge answer | Useful action |
|---|---|---|
| How much does it cost? | £65 per subscription period, per bin. | Renew on time; missed collections due to late payment are not returned for. |
| Can I have more than one garden bin? | Up to four bins can be collected from your property; each bin costs £65 per subscription period. | Only pay for the number of bins you genuinely fill. |
| Are concessions available? | Teignbridge states concessions apply on bins where eligible. | Check the renewal/additional-bin page before paying. |
| What goes in? | Loose organic garden waste from your garden. | Keep it loose; do not bag it unless official instructions allow. |
| Alternative route? | Garden waste can be taken to your nearest recycling centre free of charge. | Good for occasional pruning or if you do not need a subscription. |
Good for garden bin
- Grass cuttings.
- Leaves and hedge clippings.
- Small prunings and plant material.
- Loose organic garden waste.
Use another route
- Soil, rubble or stones.
- Plastic bags or plant pots.
- Food waste or kitchen scraps.
- Commercial gardening waste.
Bulky waste collection in Teignbridge
Bulky waste is for large household items that do not fit normal collection. Book before placing anything out.
Booking fee
£30.90 booking fee.
Refund rule
Booking fee is not refundable.
Changes
Amendments/cancellations need at least 2 working days before collection.
Item list
Check what can and cannot be collected before paying.
| Book bulky waste for | Be careful with | Better alternative first |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture, large household items and accepted bulky items from your home. | Items must match the booking and be safe for crews to collect. | Reuse, donation, repair, selling locally or charity collection if still usable. |
| Items too large for normal black refuse bin. | DIY, hazardous, trade or commercial waste may not be accepted. | Recycling centre or licensed waste carrier. |
Order bins, boxes, sacks or caddies
Use this route when your container is missing, damaged, unsuitable or needed for a new property.
| Need | Official route | Have ready |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement bin, recycling box, sack or food caddy | Order a new bin, box, sack or caddy online. | Address, container type, what is missing/damaged. |
| Newly built property | Buy a set of containers for a new property. | Property details and which containers are required. |
| Garden waste bin | Subscribe or add additional garden waste bin. | Subscription details and number of bins needed. |
| Food waste container | Use the order-new-container route. | Whether indoor caddy, outside container or both are needed. |
Help with collections if you cannot put containers out
Teignbridge has a help-with-collections route if no one at the property can put bins and boxes out on collection day.
Check the reason
Use this if age, disability, health, mobility or practical barriers mean no one at the property can move containers.
Apply through Teignbridge
Use the official help-with-collections page, not the missed-bin form.
Agree the collection point
Teignbridge may need to know where containers can be safely collected and returned.
Extreme weather, wind and bank holiday changes
Bad weather and bank holidays can change normal collection behaviour. Check before assuming a bin was missed.
| Situation | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Strong wind / storm forecast | Put containers out securely but visibly; retrieve them after collection. | Loose boxes and sacks can blow into roads or neighbours’ gardens. |
| Extreme weather disruption | Check Teignbridge extreme-weather or service updates. | Whole rounds may be delayed, not individually missed. |
| Bank holiday week | Download the calendar and check revised dates. | Collections may shift after public holidays. |
| Collection not done by midday | Wait until the normal collection window has passed. | Crews can collect any time between 6am and 4pm. |
Contact details and phone script
Use this when the online form does not answer your situation or you need to explain an unusual access, missed or container issue.
| Need | Contact | Have ready |
|---|---|---|
| Missed refuse/recycling collection | 01626 361101 or recycling@teignbridge.gov.uk | Address, postcode, container type, scheduled date, what happened. |
| General Teignbridge Council contact | 01626 361101 | Service needed and property address. |
| Customer Support opening times | Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5pm, Friday 8:30am–4:30pm. | Call during opening hours unless it is an emergency route. |
Simple phone script
Hello, I’m calling about a Teignbridge waste collection issue at [full address and postcode]. The container is [black refuse bin / black recycling box / green recycling box / paper sack / food caddy / garden waste bin]. It was due on [date], was put out [the night before / before 6am], and the issue is [missed / damaged / contaminated / access problem / replacement needed]. Can you confirm the correct next step?
Official Teignbridge refuse collection links
Use these after reading the relevant section above, so you click the right route the first time.
Download calendar
Use for April–March dates and revised bank holiday dates.
Download calendarReport missed bin or box
Use after checking time, container, contamination and weather.
Report missedWhat goes where
Use for black box, green box, food caddy, paper sack and garden bin rules.
Sort wasteOrder bins and boxes
Use for replacement bins, boxes, sacks or food waste caddies.
Order containersRecycle Devon guide
Use for extra item-level recycling guidance for Teignbridge residents.
Recycle DevonTeignbridge Refuse Collection FAQs
How do I check my Teignbridge bin collection day?
Use Teignbridge Council’s official collection-date page and enter your address. You can also download a collection calendar for a year from April to March.
What time should I put my bins and boxes out in Teignbridge?
Teignbridge says collections can happen any time between 6am and 4pm, and recommends putting bins and boxes out the night before collection.
How do I report a missed bin or box in Teignbridge?
First check the right container was due, out on time and not contaminated. Then report online, call 01626 361101 or email recycling@teignbridge.gov.uk.
What goes in the black recycling box in Teignbridge?
The black recycling box is for plastics, tins and cans, aerosols and foil. It is collected weekly with recycling.
What goes in the green recycling box in Teignbridge?
The green recycling box is for cardboard, glass and small electrical items. Cardboard should be flattened, torn or folded to fit inside the box.
Where does paper go in Teignbridge recycling?
Use the reusable paper sack for paper such as newspapers, junk mail, shredded paper and white envelopes.
How much is Teignbridge garden waste collection?
Teignbridge lists garden waste at £65 per subscription period, per bin. Additional garden waste bins can be added, up to four bins per property.
How much is Teignbridge bulky waste collection?
Teignbridge lists a bulky waste booking fee of £30.90. The booking fee is not refundable, and amendments or cancellations must be made at least 2 working days before collection.
Can I get help putting bins and boxes out?
Yes. Teignbridge says you can apply for help with collections if no one living in your property is able to put your bins and boxes out on the pavement.
What should I do with extra cardboard in Teignbridge?
Fold, tear or flatten cardboard so it fits inside the green recycling box. Large boxes that cannot fit should be taken to a recycling bank or recycling centre.
Final practical advice
For Teignbridge refuse collection, the useful routine is simple: check the exact address, download the calendar, put containers out the night before, use the correct box/sack/caddy/bin, and report missed collections only after checking time, contamination, weather and bank-holiday changes.
If the waste does not fit normal collection, do not guess. Choose the correct route: recycling bank, recycling centre, garden waste subscription, bulky waste booking, replacement container request, assisted collection or licensed waste carrier.