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Latest updates and changes to waste and recycling services in Bristol.

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Updates on waste and recycling collections 28 July 2026

Thank you for your patience and support whilst our hardworking teams face ongoing challenges, working in high temperatures and with a shortage of HGV drivers in the business.

Residents who have not had their collection, or have not had all recycling collected, should please keep bins and containers out.

For residents with shared bin stores and Mini Recycling Centres (MRCs), please be aware your collection is likely to be later than your scheduled collection day.  We will be returning for your collection as soon as we can.

Please maximise space in your bins by squashing plastic and cans, flattening cardboard and discourage pests and smells by giving your recycling a quick wash.

We will keep our website up to date with a list of any kerbside collections we have had to reschedule. Please keep an eye on this page: Collections – Bristol Waste Company and keep bins and recycling containers out until they are collected and report missed collections for roads that aren’t listed online here: Missed bin or recycling collection

Our HGV driver recruitment campaign is going well, and we are starting to train new colleagues. Find out more about how you can drive Bristol’s recycling here: Driving vacancies – Bristol Waste Company

We appreciate your patience. For those waiting for a collection, our teams will be with you as soon as possible.