Waste and recycling

We're collecting waste and recycling over the Easter bank holiday weekend. If your collection day falls over the bank holiday, please put your waste out as usual.

Waste collection in Milton Keynes

Everything you need to know about MK’s waste and recycling collection

Collection days

When, where and what day to put your rubbish and recycling out for collection.

Report or Request it

Order a wheelie bin or report a missed collection, litter or graffiti.

Subscribe to additional green bin collections

From 12 May 2025, residents who wish to have their second or third green bin for food and garden waste collected can opt-in to the annual paid subscription service.

How to dispose of household items and bulky waste

Includes visiting the Household Waste Recycling centre (the 'tip'), how to arrange a bulky waste collection and reuse ideas.

Environment and waste education

A to Z of recycling, plus what happens to MK recycling and rubbish.

Environmental crime

This includes fly tipping, dog fouling, abandoned vehicles and other waste offences.

Litter and litter picking

How we tackle litter and advice on litter picking.

Street cleaning

Details on frequencies of street cleaning.

Commercial and business waste

Commercial waste is any waste produced by a business on its premises.

Environment and waste services privacy notice

Waste and Recycling team

Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (appointment only), 9 Dickens Road, Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5QF

Waste and Recycling team contact information

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