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Public bins and litter bins near you

Find public bins near you, including litter bins and public recycling bins.

Find public bins and litter bins near you, then open the closest mapped option for quick on-the-go disposal.

Useful information

  • Use street bins only for small everyday rubbish that cannot realistically be reused or recycled first.
  • Never put batteries, vapes, electricals, paint, oils, medicines or broken glass into a public litter bin.

Last checked: 26 Apr 2026

Sources: source pages

Local official guidance

GOV.UK litter and refuse code of practice

Street bins are for on-the-go litter such as tissues, snack wrappers and finished drinks containers that cannot go anywhere more useful. Keep batteries, vapes, electricals, liquids, glass, medicines and bulky items out of public bins because they can cause fires, breakages, contamination or missed recycling.

National guidance

Keep Britain Tidy

Street bins are for on-the-go litter such as tissues, snack wrappers and finished drinks containers that cannot go anywhere more useful. Keep batteries, vapes, electricals, liquids, glass, medicines and bulky items out of public bins because they can cause fires, breakages, contamination or missed recycling.

When to use public bins & litter bins near you

  • Use this page when you already know you need public bins and litter bins near you.
  • The official links and related item guides below help you confirm the right option before you move into the map results.
  • Use street bins only for small everyday rubbish that cannot realistically be reused or recycled first.
  • Never put batteries, vapes, electricals, paint, oils, medicines or broken glass into a public litter bin.

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