Your bin collections and services
Bin collection services
Household waste collection services and assisted bin collections in West Northamptonshire
Three-weekly waste collections
If agreed by Cabinet, three-weekly collections will take effect from spring 2027
What goes in each bin
How to use your household waste bin or sack collection service
Garden waste
Garden waste collection subscriptions and home composting information
Clinical waste and sharps collection
Collection of household clinical waste and sharps in West Northamptonshire
General waste bin or sacks
Your black wheelie bin or sacks are for the disposal of non-recyclable rubbish
Recycling and disposal guidance
Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)
Services available at our HWRC's, trade waste service and plasterboard
What can be recycled at our HWRCs
How to prepare items for your visit to a Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC)
Apply for a waste e-permit
Access our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) using a commercial vehicle/trailer
Restrictions at Household Waste Recycling Centres
DIY waste and vehicle restrictions at our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)
Food waste
By recycling food waste, we can save money and reduce our carbon footprint
Clothing collections
Free doorstep collections of unwanted clothing, shoes, books and other items
Battery disposal
It is important that we all know how to dispose of batteries correctly and safely
What we do with your waste
We have put together a helpful guide on where your waste goes
Legally disposing of household waste
You have a duty of care to legally dispose of household waste
Recycling small electric or battery-powered items
Find information on how to recycle small electrical or battery powered items
Specialist and commercial waste
Reuse and community action
Reuse
How to reuse items like furniture and clothing in West Northamptonshire
Thriving communities
Report an issue such as dog fouling, fly-tipping, graffiti or litter
Report fly-tipping
Tell us about illegal waste dumping in your local area or around West Northamptonshire
Report a litter or street cleansing issue
Let us know about litter, graffiti or street cleaning issues in West Northamptonshire