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Rubbish and recycling in Stoke-on-Trent

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

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is a unitary council: it collects bins and bulky waste and runs the household waste recycling centres for the city.

Official council links

• Get rid of a large item ↗
• What can I do with my rubbish? ↗

Household recycling centres (tips)

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 Stoke-on-Trent 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

• Newcastle-under-Lyme
• Stafford

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