Bins and recycling in Northumberland
What goes in each of Northumberland's bins, and where to take the things they don't collect. This page uses Northumberland County Council's own published information, checked 11 Oct 2026.
Recycle This is independent: it isn't run by Northumberland County Council. If anything here differs from Northumberland County Council's website, the council is right.
Your bins in Northumberland
Recycling bin
General waste bin
Garden waste bin (paid subscription)
Orange-lid food waste bin (23 litre)
Bin days in Northumberland
Check your collection day with Northumberland County Council's bin day lookup, or use Bin days on this site.
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Garden waste and bulky items
Garden waste collection is available. Paid subscription with 20 collections each year and none from December to February; the page gives no price; 2026 sign-ups are closed and 2027 sign-ups open in early 2027. Season: Mar–Nov. (source)
Paid collection: £45 for up to 3 items, £90 for 4 to 6 (25% off with housing benefit or council tax support). Book online or call 0345 600 6400. Book or check prices with Northumberland County Council.
Recycling centres for Northumberland
Household waste recycling centres take what your bins can't. Some need a booking: check before you go.
Allendale Household Waste Recovery Centre
Allendale Household Waste Recovery Centre, Shilburn Road, Allendale, NE47 9LQ
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Alnwick Household Waste Recovery Centre
Alnwick Household Waste Recovery Centre, Plot B, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick, NE66 2HT
Opening hours: 7 days a week. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Ashington (North Seaton) Household Waste Recovery Centre
North Seaton Household Waste Recovery Centre, Castle Island Way, Ashington, NE63 0XL
Opening hours: 7 days a week. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Berwick Household Waste Recovery Centre
Berwick Household Waste Recovery Centre, Windmill Way East, North Road Industrial Estate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1UN
Opening hours: 7 days a week. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Blyth (Bebside) Household Waste Recovery Centre
Bebside Household Waste Recovery Centre, Front Street, Blyth, NE24 4HN
Opening hours: 7 days a week. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Haltwhistle Household Waste Recovery Centre
Haltwhistle Household Waste Recovery Centre, Townfoot, Haltwhistle, NE49 0DS
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Hexham Household Waste Recovery Centre
Hexham Household Waste Recovery Centre, French Garden Industrial Estate, Hexham, NE46 4JU
Opening hours: 7 days a week. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Morpeth Household Waste Recovery Centre
Morpeth Household Waste Recovery Centre, Whorral Bank, Morpeth, NE61 3BN
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Ponteland (Kirkley West Thorn) Household Waste Recovery Centre
Kirkley West Thorn Household Waste Recovery Centre, Ponteland Road, Ponteland, NE20 0AG
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Prudhoe Household Waste Recovery Centre
Prudhoe Household Waste Recovery Centre, Broomhouse Road, Prudhoe, NE42 5ED
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Seahouses (North Sunderland) Household Waste Recovery Centre
North Sunderland Household Waste Recovery Centre, Broad Road, North Sunderland, Seahouses, NE68 7UP
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Wooler Household Waste Recovery Centre
Wooler Household Waste Recovery Centre, Brewery Lane, Wooler, NE71 6QG
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. 1 April to 31 October 8am to 7.30pm; 1 November to 31 March 8am to 6pm. Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Booking: Free permit needed for large vehicles and for any DIY waste (book at least 24 hours ahead online or on 0345 600 6400). None needed for ordinary cars. Northumberland residents only; ID may be checked.
Map position is the postcode centre. No pedestrian access and no wheelie bins. Fridges and freezers may be refused at the moment; call 0345 600 6400 first.
Source: northumberland.gov.uk
Where common items go in Northumberland
- Pizza boxYes. Put it in your Recycling bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Plastic carrier bagThis can't be recycled here. Put it in your General waste bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Crisp packetThis can't be recycled here. Put it in your General waste bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Black plastic ready-meal trayThis can't be recycled here. Put it in your General waste bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Paper coffee cupThis can't be recycled here. Put it in your General waste bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Wine bottleNot in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Glass jarNot in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Kitchen foilThis can't be recycled here. Put it in your General waste bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Food scraps and leftoversThis can't be recycled here. Put it in your General waste bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Tea bagThis can't be recycled here. Put it in your General waste bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- ClothesNot in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Battery (not sure which type)Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Disposable vapeNot in your home bins. Take it to a drop-off point. Source: England-wide guidance
- Light bulb (not sure which type)Not in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre. Source: England-wide guidance
- Small household applianceNot in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Paint tinNot in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Real Christmas treeYes. Put it in your Garden waste bin (paid subscription). Source: Northumberland County Council
- Cardboard boxYes. Put it in your Recycling bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Food cartonNot in any home bin. Take it to a household waste recycling centre. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Plastic drinks bottleYes. Put it in your Recycling bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
- Till receiptThis can't be recycled here. Put it in your General waste bin. Source: Northumberland County Council
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How Northumberland compares
- Weekly shop basket Collects 10 of 22 everyday packaging items from home. Joint 274th of 279 councils in England. Not collected from home: Yoghurt pot, Plastic food tub, Fruit punnet, Meat or fish tray, Black plastic ready-meal tray, Drinks carton, Glass jar, Wine bottle, Kitchen foil, Foil tray, Crisp packet, Bread bag
- Recycling rate 34.8% of household waste was reused, recycled or composted in 2024-25 (Defra). 63rd of 97 councils that collect waste and run the tips in England.
- Food waste Not collected from home yet. We don't have a start date.
As of 24 Oct 2026. See all the council rankings.
Common questions
What goes in the recycling bin in Northumberland?
Clean paper, card and cardboard, food and drink tins, empty aerosols and plastic bottles, all loose, clean and dry (no bin bags).
What goes in the general waste bin in Northumberland?
Everything that cannot be recycled at home, including food waste for now, foil, plastic film, pots and tubs, glass and cartons.
What goes in the garden waste bin (paid subscription) in Northumberland?
Grass cuttings, shrubs, leaves, weeds, flowers and plants, hedge clippings, prunings and small branches. No bags, soil, food or plant pots.
What goes in the orange-lid food waste bin (23 litre) in Northumberland?
Food waste, with a 5-litre kitchen caddy and a roll of 52 liners. Only households in the first rollout areas get one, once the council confirms their start date.
When is my bin day in Northumberland?
It depends on your street. Enter your address in Northumberland County Council's bin day lookup (bincollection.northumberland.gov.uk), or use Bin days on Recycle This.