Waste/recycling collection disruptions
Page updated on: 04/08/2026
Unfortunately but inevitably a variety of issues can affect our ability to deliver waste collection services. These include the availability of staff and vehicles as well as issues affecting access. We sincerely apologise when services are disrupted and look to respond as quickly as possible.
If you have put your waste out on the correct day, we sincerely apologise for any disrupted services and look to respond as quickly as possible. Waste collections usually take place between 6am and 2pm. However there may be occasions where we work outside these hours.
| Date | Area | Waste type | Reason | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 |
Llanfihangel ar arth
|
Blue bags and Food Collection |
Road Closure/Works |
Please leave your waste out as we aim to be caught up as soon as possible |
| 04/08/2026 |
Llanllwch, Johnstown, Llangain
|
Garden Waste |
Unable to complete due to volume/ quantity of waste presented for collection |
please leave your waste out as we aim to be caught up as soon as possible |
| 03/08/2026 |
Caio farmers & Faldybrenin
|
Blue bags and Food Collection |
Vehicle breakdown |
Please leave your waste out as we aim to be caught up as soon as possible |
| 31/07/2026 |
Cwmisfael
|
Black Bag Collection |
Road closure/works |
Please leave your waste out as we aim to be caught up as soon as possible |
| 28/07/2026 | Danyrhelyg, Penrherber, Pontgarreg, Pontselli Boncath |
Black bag collection |
Unable to complete due to volume/ quantity of waste presented for collection |
Please leave your waste out as we aim to be caught up as soon as possible |
| 27/07/2026 |
Catref Cynnes Johnstown
|
Blue bags and Food Collection |
Vehicle breakdown |
Please leave your waste out as we aim to be caught up as soon as possible |
| 24/07/2026 | Troeon Bach Road |
Glass |
Road closure/works |
Please leave your waste out as we aim to be caught up as soon as possible |
If your street or area is listed above for the type of waste that has not been collected, please follow the advice given and do not report a missed collection as we are already aware of the problem.
If your street or area is not listed above, please do not report a missed collection until after 2pm on your scheduled collection day. This is to give the crews enough time to have completed your area.
