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People of Darlington, never forget bin day again

Get a friendly text reminder the evening before every bin collection. Any bin, any schedule — don't worry, we've got you. Bank holiday or Christmas disruption? We check, we text, you never miss a thing.

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Never miss a Darlington bin day again

Darlington flips the usual pattern — since 2026, recycling and food waste are collected weekly, while general household rubbish is only every fortnight. Glass goes in a separate green box, not the recycling bin, which is the bit that catches people out.

How Darlington bin collections work

Darlington Borough Council collects recycling and food waste weekly, with general household rubbish fortnightly. Cardboard, paper, tins, plastic and cartons go together in the recycling bin; glass is kept separate in a green box. Most homes are on "Scheme A" (recycling bin plus green glass box); some terraced and back-lane properties are on "Scheme B" using green boxes only. Put refuse and recycling out by 7am (after 8pm the night before).

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Bin setup and collection days come straight from Darlington. You can also check the council's own page at darlington.gov.uk.

What you'll get

  • 🔔 A text the evening before every collection — while there's still time to act on it
  • 📍 Reminders matched to your exact address in Darlington, not a generic area guess
  • 🏖️ Bank holiday and seasonal schedule changes tracked for you
  • 📲 Plain SMS — works on any phone, nothing to install
  • ✅ Cancel any time by replying STOP. No account to log into, no hassle

Common questions

When are bins collected in Darlington?

Darlington collects recycling and food waste weekly, and general household rubbish fortnightly, with glass kept separate in a green box. Your exact day depends on your address — My Bin Day reads your council schedule and texts you the evening before each collection so you always put the right thing out.

How much does this cost?

My Bin Day is 99p a month — less than a coffee a year. Cancel any time by replying STOP to a reminder and you won't be charged again.

Do you handle bank holidays?

Yes. We track Darlington's published schedule, including the shifts that bank holidays and seasonal changes cause, so your reminder always reflects the real collection date.

Is this an official Darlington council service?

No — My Bin Day is an independent service and is not affiliated with Darlington or any council. We simply read the council's published collection schedule and send you a friendly reminder.

You're 2 minutes from never forgetting Darlington bin day

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Last verified: August 2026