Your UK council waste collection guide
How council waste collection works in the UK
Every UK council runs its own bin collection service and the schedules, bin types and rules can vary a lot from one area to the next. Loci connects directly with your local council to show you your exact collection schedule and send reminders before every bin day. One app. All your local waste services in one place.
Council bin collection information, straight to your phone
Council waste collection services are managed locally, which means there's no single place to check your schedule, see which bin goes out when, or get updates when collections change. Loci pulls your local council's collection data directly so you always know what's going out and when, with no need to hunt through your council's website or hold on to a paper calendar.
Once you've set your address, Loci keeps track of your bin collection day across general waste, recycling, garden waste and food waste bins. You'll get a reminder before each collection so the right bin is always out on time.
How council waste collection reminders work
Set your address
Enter your postcode and confirm your address in the Loci app. We'll find your local council and pull your exact bin collection schedule automatically.
See your full bin collection calendar
Loci shows you a clear, up-to-date view of your upcoming collections: general waste, recycling, garden waste and food waste all in one place. No more guessing which bin goes out this week.
Get reminders before collection day
You'll receive a reminder before each scheduled collection so you know which bin to put out and when. Simple, reliable and free to use.
More than a bin reminder app
Loci gives you access to your full local council waste collection service while connecting you to everything else happening in your area. Find local updates, report issues, discover nearby businesses and stay connected with your community, all in one free app.
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Why people use Loci to stay on top of bin collections
Thousands of UK residents use Loci to keep track of their local council bin collection schedule. Whether you're managing a busy household, you've just moved to a new area or you simply want to stop missing bin day, Loci makes it easy to stay on top of your local authority waste services without any effort.
Know your bin day every week
Reminders before every collection
Covers all your bin types
Helpful when you've just moved
Just moved to a new address? Loci finds your local bin collection day automatically so you don't have to dig around your new council's website to figure out the schedule.
Useful for the whole household
Updates when schedules change
Council waste collection FAQs
Council waste collection is the kerbside bin collection service run by your local authority. Most councils collect general waste, recycling and food waste on a regular cycle, often weekly or fortnightly, and garden waste during warmer months. The exact bins collected, how often and on which days all depend on which council area you live in.
Your local council sets a collection schedule for your street or postcode area. Bins are collected on set days throughout the year, with some changes around bank holidays and school holidays. Loci connects with your council's waste data to show you your specific collection dates and send reminders before each bin day.
Kerbside bin collection is a statutory service provided by local authorities and funded through council tax. You don't pay separately for standard bin collections, general waste, recycling and food waste collections are all covered. Some councils charge separately for garden waste collection, though this varies.
Loci is rolling out across the UK and new council areas are added regularly. Enter your postcode in the app to see if your council is currently supported. If your area isn't live yet, you can submit a request through the app and we'll prioritise it.
The quickest way is to enter your postcode in the Loci app. Loci pulls your council's collection schedule automatically so you can see your exact bin day without searching your local authority's website.
Yes. Loci is completely free to download for residents across the UK, on both iOS and Android. You get access to your full bin collection calendar, reminders before every collection day and all of Loci's other local services, all at no cost.
When a bank holiday falls on or before your usual collection day, most councils shift collections forward by one day for that week. Some councils don't change their schedules at all. Loci updates your bin collection calendar automatically when your council makes changes so you always have the right information.
Yes. Once you've set your address, Loci displays your upcoming collection schedule across all bin types. You can see your next few collection dates at a glance and receive reminders before each one throughout the year.