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Rubbish and recycling in Birmingham

Where to find bin days, bulky collections, the tip and how to report fly-tipping in Birmingham, with links straight to the official council pages.

Links checked 21 October 2026 · Applies to England · Council services and charges change, so always check the council’s own page

Who does what

Birmingham City Council is a metropolitan borough council in the West Midlands. It collects your bins and bulky waste and runs the household recycling centres (tips) for its area.

Official council links

• Your rubbish bin ↗
• Your recycling bin ↗
• Bulky waste collection (check the page for the current service status) ↗
• Book a household recycling centre appointment ↗

Household recycling centres (tips)

You need to book a slot before visiting a Birmingham household recycling centre.

Many tips now ask you to book, limit DIY waste and need a permit for vans and trailers. Read our guide to taking a van or trailer to the tip →

Report fly-tipping

• Report fly-tipping to Birmingham City Council ↗
• Use our fly-tipping map to pin the spot and find the right council →
• See the live fly-tipping map →

Paying someone to take your rubbish?

If anyone takes waste away for you, they must be a registered waste carrier. If your rubbish is fly-tipped and traced back to you, you can be fined. How to check a waste carrier →

How to get rid of common items

• Mattress
• Sofa or armchair
• Fridge or freezer
• Batteries
• Paint
• Rubble and bricks
• Garden shed
• Tyres

A to Z of household items →

Neighbouring councils

• Sandwell
• Solihull
• Walsall
• Dudley
• Bromsgrove
• Lichfield

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