Bins, rubbish and recycling news
Why putting the right waste in the right bin matters
Local people are being urged to think before they throw rubbish away this Recycle Week.
Published: Wednesday, 16th September 2026-
Over eight tonnes of waste cleared in Big Town Centre Clean-Up
Over eight tonnes of litter, overgrown vegetation and fly-tipped waste has been removed from Swindon town centre by volunteers working alongside council teams as part of The Big Town Centre Clean-Up.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 -
Swindon urged to get behind The Big Town Centre Clean-Up
Swindon Borough Council is calling on residents, councillors and council employees to roll up their sleeves and take part in The Big Town Centre Clean-Up this August.
Published: Friday, 31st July 2026 -
Residents thanked for saving millions through recycling efforts
Residents are being thanked by the Council for their recycling efforts.
Published: Monday, 22nd December 2025 -
Food recycling up by 11 per cent after successful sticker trial
‘No food waste’ stickers will be rolled out on all wheelie bins in Swindon following a successful trial.
Published: Friday, 14th November 2025 -
Food waste recycling service to be rolled out to more flats
More than two tonnes of food waste have been collected from flats in Swindon following a successful recent trial of the service.
Published: Wednesday, 13th August 2025 -
Swindon expands food waste recycling to flats in push for greener future
Swindon’s food waste recycling service is being rolled out to flats in the Borough.
Published: Monday, 9th June 2025 -
Christmas recycling day changes to continue after successful trial
A change to waste and recycling collections across all households in Swindon was a “real success” according to the man in charge of waste at Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 -
Changes to waste and recycling collection days to help maintain efficient and reliable service
All Swindon households will see permanent changes to their waste and recycling collections, in order to provide an efficient and reliable service to residents.
Published: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 -
Residents help Council save more than half a million pounds through support of food waste service
More than four thousand tonnes of food waste have already been recycled by Swindon residents, helping Swindon Borough Council to save more than £500,000 since the service rolled out in November 2023.
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024
