Sheffield - Collections Service and District Energy Alerts

Delayed Collections (5 March 2026)

Bin collections have been disrupted this week due to strike action.

Please leave your bins out by 7am on your normal collection day and keep them out until they are emptied. Crews will collect them as soon as possible. They are working hard, including over the weekend to minimise delays.

If your bin is not collected on the scheduled day, please be patient. Our crews will reach you as soon as they can. There is no need to contact us, as we are aware of the situation.

A bigger blue bin announced for all Sheffield residents

Sheffield City Council and Veolia will begin replacing 140l blue bins with larger 240l bins across the city between July and December 2026.  The new blue bin will be the same size as your brown bin and make it easier to recycle paper and card.  

Residents should continue to put the current blue bin out on their usual collection day before 7am.  Extra paper and card can be placed next to the blue bin – just make sure it is bundled together, tied with string, and is no larger than your bin.

Additional recycling bins will also be provided at flats, where the current bins are filled prior to collection day.  

For more information about recycling and waste services in Sheffield City, visit https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/bins-waste-recycling  

Services are operating as normal

Collection services and Household Waste Recycling Centres are operating as normal.

Please make sure your bin lid is closed and your bin is put out by 7am on your collection day.

For regular service updates follow us on X @Recycle4Shef and continue to check this page.