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Waste Collection

Darlington Borough Council will collect your rubbish on the same day of each week except on Bank Holidays when the normal collection day might change, details are published in the local media (including the Town Crier) and online

Please make sure that all sacks are tied securely and place them on the Kerbside on the day of collection.  Terraced houses should place their sacks in their back lane on the day of collection.  Do not put sharp or dangerous items in your rubbish sacks.

View my recycling and refuse collection dates

Information about Bank Holiday recycling dates

We provide a chargeable service for bulky household waste, e.g. furniture, electrical appliances, fridges and freezers and must be pre-booked via Customer Services.  

Call Customer Services on 01325 388777 to:

  • Arrange for your rubbish or recycling to be collected if it hasn't been collected as normal
  • Arrange removal of bulky household waste or garden rubbish
  • Report any incidents of fly tipping
  • To arrange commercial waste or clinical waste collection
  • Request a replacement recycling box or blue bag

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