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Rubbish and recycling in Sandwell

Where to find bin days, bulky collections, the tip and how to report fly-tipping in Sandwell, 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

Sandwell 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.. Its towns include West Bromwich, Oldbury, Smethwick, Tipton, Wednesbury and Rowley Regis.

Official council links

• Putting out rubbish for collection ↗
• Bulky waste collections ↗
• The household recycling centre (the tip) ↗

Household recycling centres (tips)

Sandwell’s household recycling centre (the tip) is on Shidas Lane, Oldbury.

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 Sandwell Council ↗
• Phone: 0121 569 7474
• 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

• Birmingham
• Dudley
• Walsall
• Wolverhampton

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