Bins and recycling
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Qualified HGV drivers
Are you looking for the possibility of full-time or part-time work as a North Devon Council HGV driver? If so, we encourage you to please register your interest via an agency office. Acorn is our preferred agency, and you can contact the Barnstaple branch via telephone, email or you can visit them face-to-face at 2 Boutport Street Barnstaple Devon EX31 1RH. We look forward to hearing from you.
6am display
We are asking that you please put out your bins and bags by 6am on the day of your collection or the night before. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Missed Collections
We are sorry if we missed you. For information on if and when we will be returning, please visit our Collection Dates webpage.
Collection dates
Enter your postcode to find out your next waste and recycling collection dates
What goes in your bin, box or bag?
Find out what items can go in your bins, box and bags
Recycling A-Z
Use the A to Z menu to find out what items you can reuse or recycle.
Garden Waste (Green Wheelie Bin) collections
Information on our chargeable Garden Waste (Green Wheelie Bin) service
Make requests and report issues
Request new waste/recycling containers and report any problems with the service
Weekly food waste collections
Information on our new weekly food waste collection service
Trade waste
Organising your own trade waste collection, your responsibilities and more
Bulky items
We can collect your unwanted household items
Plastic Free North Devon Consortium
Information about the Plastic Free North Devon Consortium