Public street bins
Public litter and recycling bins in streets, parks and other open spaces. The council or site operator decides the bin type and what it accepts.
Other names include litter bins, on-street bins, park bins, public bins.
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Find public bins by area
Open the UK public-bin directory, choose an area and use its map or postcode search.
Browse public binsChoose a local page to see mapped street and litter bins.Items these sites may accept
Acceptance differs by location. Check the official provider page before you travel.
Other facility types
- Recycling centres and tips
- Specialist recycling schemes
- Clothes and textile banks
- Paper and card banks
- Charity donation points
- Food waste collections
- Soft plastic recycling points
- Reuse shops and centres
- Electrical recycling points
- Soft plastic collection points
- Glass recycling points
- Local recycling sites
- Battery recycling points
- Bring banks and recycling points
- Reuse hubs and shops
- Pharmacy medicine returns
- Specialist disposal services
- Waste and reuse collection services
- Household hazardous waste services
- Garden waste sites and collections
- Household waste recycling centres
- Glass bottle and jar banks
- Retailer take-back points
Questions about public street bins
- What is Public street bins?
- Public litter and recycling bins in streets, parks and other open spaces. The council or site operator decides the bin type and what it accepts.
- How do I find public street bins near me?
- Set your postcode, town or browser location in the finder. It will show nearby places listed as public street bins.
- Should I check the provider before visiting public street bins?
- Yes. Opening hours, access rules and item lists can change. Open the location page and use its official provider link before you travel.
Sources for this guide
- Find your local council
GOV.UK · Reviewed 14 August 2026