Bins and recycling

Find out about the waste and recycling services we offer.

Bin collection dates: Christmas and New Year information

There are changes to some bin collection dates over the Christmas and New Year period. Please see our bin collection dates page for more information.

Bin collections update: Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 8:30am

Due to the continuing difficult weather conditions, we will not be able to collect from the following areas today:

  • Bryneglwys
  • Carrog
  • Clawddnewydd
  • Corwen
  • Cynwyd
  • Gellifor
  • Glyndyfrdwy
  • Graigfechan
  • Gwyddelwern
  • Llanarmon yn Ial
  • Llandegla
  • Llandrillo
  • Llandyrnog
  • Llanelidan
  • Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd
  • Llangollen
  • Llanynys
  • Pwllglas
  • Rhewl 
  • Rhyd-y-meudwy 

This decision has been made to ensure the safety of our operatives and members of the public. Please leave your waste/recycling out and our crews will collect as soon as it is safe to do so.

Bin collections update: Monday, 5 January 2026, 10am

We have suspended collections in the south of the county which affect the following areas:

  • Recycling: Bontuchel, Clawddnewydd, Clocaenog, Cyffylliog, Cynwyd, Brookhouse (Denbigh), Denbigh Moors, Galltegfa, Gwyddelwern, Llandrillo, Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Llanrhaeadr, Mynydd-llech, Nantglyn, Peniel, Pwllglas, Rhewl (Ruthin)
  • Residual: Brookhouse (Denbigh), Cyffylliog, Cynwyd, Llandrillo, Llanrhaeadr, Nantglyn, Peniel, Prion, Pwllglas, Rhewl
  • Green Bins: Bontuchel, Clawddnewydd, Clocaenog, Derwen, Llanfwrog, Pwllglas, Ruthin

All crews are currently operating in the northern areas of the county. For all the above areas mentioned, the crews will attempt to collect again tomorrow.

Please note that all bulky waste collections have also been suspended today.

Recycling and waste collections

On your scheduled collection day, please make sure your containers are at your collection point by 6:30am. We may collect your containers at any time on your collection day up until 5pm, so please leave your containers out until then. 

Missed refuse collections

Please do not report a missed refuse collection until after 5pm on your collection day as our crews may still be out collecting up until this timeFind out more about missed refuse collections.

Services and information

Introducing your new recycling and waste collections service.

Your new recycling and waste collections service.

Introducing your new recycling and waste collections service.

Your new recycling and waste collections service.

Bin collection dates

Find your bin collection day.

Information packs

Download your information pack.

What goes in my bins?

Find out what items you can recycle and which container to use.

Recycling and Waste Parks

Find out where you can take your recycling and waste.

Order a new bin or bag

Order a new container online.

Garden waste collections

We can collect your garden waste fortnightly for an annual fee.

Absorbent Hygiene Products (AHP) collections

Free weekly collections service for your absorbent hygiene products.

Small electrical items collections

Free weekly collections for your small electrical items.

Household batteries collections

Free weekly collections for your used household batteries.

Textiles collections

Free collections for your unwanted clothes and textiles.

Non-recyclable waste collections

Find out about non-recyclable waste collections.

A to Z Recycling Guide

Have a look through our handy A to Z Recycling Guide.

Bulky item collections

How to arrange collection of bulky household items.

Report a missed refuse collection

Let us know if your bins have not been collected.

Report fly tipping

How to inform us if rubbish has been dumped illegally.

Assisted collections

How to apply for assisted collections.

Trade waste

How to arrange waste disposal from a business premises.

Disposal of asbestos

How to dispose of asbestos.

Real Nappies

Denbighshire encourage residents to use modern reusable nappies to save money and help the environment.

Damaged waste and recycling wheelie bins

We can repair some damaged waste and recycling wheelie bins.

Waste and recycling charges

There are charges for some waste and recycling services and containers.

Introducing the Trolibocs

Find out more about the Trolibocs system.

Recycling and waste changes

From Monday 3 June 2024, we are introducing changes to your recycling and waste collections.

My Recycling Wales (external website)

Your recycling and what happens to it.