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Bins, Waste and Recycling

Old burgundy bins stacked up
The final push: final few old burgundy bins to be collected this...
6 May 2026

More than 65,000 old burgundy recycling bins have now been collected across North Lincolnshire. Crews are entering the final few…

Old burgundy bins stacked up
The final countdown: last two weeks of old burgundy bin...
28 April 2026

More than 60,000 old burgundy recycling bins have now been collected across North Lincolnshire as the rollout of the new…

Stacks of burgundy bins
Burgundy bin rollout enters final phase as collections near...
21 April 2026

More than 70,000 new burgundy bins have now been delivered to homes across North Lincolnshire, with nearly 55,000 older containers…

Stacks of burgundy bins
Ditch the boxes – simpler recycling comes early to every home...
19 March 2026

Residents across North Lincolnshire can stop using recycling boxes and start putting everything in their burgundy bins. Paper, glass and…

Picture of a bin lorry on a housing estate
Eight million bin collections in 2025: delivered
7 January 2026

Nearly eight million bin collections were made across North Lincolnshire in 2025. In total, council crews carried out more than…

Burgundy bin outside on a driveway.
Binned – but not forgotten: Old burgundy bins to be...
29 December 2025

As part of North Lincolnshire’s move to a simpler, smarter recycling service, the council will begin collecting and recycling thousands…

Bin wagon, burgundy bins and Cllr Rob Waltham.
British-made bins to bring simpler, smarter recycling to every...
22 December 2025

The first wave of 70,000 brand-new British-made burgundy recycling bins will arrive in North Lincolnshire in January – a major…

Group picture at Cottage Beck Road - new waste management - July 2025
Bin there, done that: council invests in new bins ahead of...
10 October 2025

A major step forward in delivering North Lincolnshire’s new simpler, smarter recycling service has been approved – with 70,000 new…

Group picture at Cottage Beck Road - new waste management - July 2025
Major investment powers rollout of simpler recycling system
16 September 2025

Residents and businesses across North Lincolnshire will soon benefit from more reliable and efficient waste collections, thanks to a major…

Carboard, bin bags and other rubbish flytipped in an alleyway
Council hits envirocrime offenders with hefty fines
13 August 2025

North Lincolnshire Council has issued a fresh warning to rubbish dumpers, fly-tippers and other envirocrime offenders – ‘we’re watching you,…

Group picture at Cottage Beck Road - new waste management - July 2025
North Lincolnshire Council to launch simpler, smarter recycling...
17 July 2025

North Lincolnshire Council is set to deliver a major transformation to support residents with their household waste and recycling, making…

Dozens of black dog poo bags on grass
Selfish dog owners told to pick up after 156 poo bags found in...
9 April 2025

The Great British Spring Clean has finished – but it has left a nasty smell behind after litterpicking volunteers in…

Recycle for North Lincolnshire.
Household Recycling Centres summer opening hours
24 February 2025

Our Household Recycling Centres will begin operating from their summer opening hours as of Saturday 1 March. Cottage Beck Road…

Photo of litter with the words 'Show a Litter Respect' warning of £150 fines
Eight people fined for envirocrime offences
12 February 2025

The council’s environmental crime officers have found and fined eight people in separate cases related to disposing of waste. In…

Two black bin bags dumped in an alleyway
Six people fined for envirocrime
17 December 2024

The council’s clampdown on litter and flytipping continues with strong action taken against people who selfishly dump their rubbish. Between…