Bins , waste and recycling

working together logoOur waste services are operated in partnership with Lichfield District Council.

You can visit the links below to find out everything you need to know about bins, waste and recycling in Tamworth, including when your bins will be emptied, what goes in each bin and how to report a lost or stolen bin.

You can also subscribe to the garden waste service, arrange collection of bulky items and ask for help with putting your bins out.

Find out about bins, waste and recycling here.

Household waste recycling centres (tips)

There are a number of household waste recycling centres across Staffordshire where you can recycle items such as paper and card, low energy light bulbs, glass bottles, electrical appliances, fridge freezers, scrap metal, car batteries and more.

They are all listed on the Lichfield District Council website.

However, if you live on the east side of Tamworth, your nearest tip may be Lower House Farm recycling centre in North Warwickshire, which you can also use.

Missed bins

Information on any missed bin rounds will be provided here. There ware currently no reports of missed collections.

If your bin has been missed and there’s no information listed about a missed round, please call the service on 0345 002 0022 or fill in the online missed bin form.

Please note, all bins should be out on the kerbside by 6am on the day of collection.