Order a new bin

You will need to pay the applicable admin charge towards your new bin, but the bin itself is free.

*Brown bins are limited to one per household. Not all households in Leeds are eligible for a brown bin. If your household is not eligible we will let you know.

If your bin has been lost or stolen you will need to order a new bin and pay the applicable admin charge.

If you saw your bin fall into our wagon, contact us by email at bin.deliveries@leeds.gov.uk.

You will need to tell us:

• your name and address
• your contact details
• what happened

If your black or green bin is due to be emptied before your new bin arrives you can put up to four bags out instead. Keep the bags on your property and put them out by 6:30am on bin day.

If your brown bin is due to be emptied before your new bin arrives you can take your garden waste to a household waste recycling centre free of charge. You cannot put bags of garden waste out for collection.

If your bin is damaged or has been vandalised, you will need to order a replacement online. There is an admin fee for black and brown bins. Green bin replacements are free.

If your black or brown bin was damaged during a collection, contact us by email at bin.deliveries@leeds.gov.uk.

You will need to tell us:

• your name and address
• your contact details
• what happened

We will investigate and if we are at fault, we will order a new bin for you.

We will collect your damaged bin when we bring your new one. You will need to leave it somewhere on your property that is easy for us to find and access.

You can keeping filling your damaged bin until your new one arrives. We will remove the damaged bin even if it is full.

If you moved into a new build or a private rented property you should have a full set of bins. If not, speak to your developer or landlord before placing an order with us. They may need to contact us at bin.deliveries@leeds.gov.uk.

If you moved into a property that isn't a new build, it is your responsibility to replace any damaged or missing bins and pay the applicable admin charge.

If you moved in to a council property in the past 28 days, contact your housing officer to request bins.

Black general waste bin

If you need more bin space, you can request another bin online. The online form will ask questions to help us decide whether you qualify for an extra bin. This includes the number of people in your house, and whether you have additional needs that mean you produce more waste.

If you often have too much waste for your black bin, you might be able to recycle more of it.

Find out what you can put in your green bin and what you can take to a recycling bank.

Green recycling bin

Households who are committed to recycling more may be able to order a second green bin for free, without having to pay an admin charge. To request an additional green bin, email bin.deliveries@leeds.gov.uk with your name and address.

When deciding whether to give you an extra green bin, we will consider your need and household size, and your commitment to recycle more.

Brown garden waste bin

Brown bins are limited to one per household. If you have too much garden waste for your bin, you could try home composting. Compost is excellent for your garden or house plants, and helps the environment too.

Alternatively, you can take additional garden waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre free of charge.

If you aren't on a brown bin route, you can book a one off garden waste collection.