Recycling, rubbish and street cleaning
We provide households in the District with a comprehensive multi-material recycling service, working together with our partner Veolia.
Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to recycle and cut down waste. Achieving this means we can reduce our impact on the environment.
We also help keep our streets and public spaces clean, safe, tidy and attractive – making sure that the district continues to be a great place to live in, work and visit.
View information on rubbish and recycling including about bins and collection days, what to do with specific waste items and how to report street cleanliness issues.
Waste collection delays
We are aware that you may be experiencing some delays across our waste collection services and apologise for the inconvenience.
Please click on the service delays button below to see where collections have been delayed/missed.
Garden Waste collections
Please make sure the contents of your garden waste bin is loose to ensure a complete clearance. We are not able to return for compacted or frozen bins.
Compost Giveaway- New date confirmed!
Sunday 19th May, 7.30am
We will have 10 tonnes of steaming compost available at the Veolia depot, Sandridge Gate Business Centre, Ronsons Way, St Albans, AL4 9XR (beyond the Household waste recycling centre).
It will be loose so bring a shovel and some bags (up to 5 per car)
See you there!
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Fixed Penalty Notice fines for fly-tipping increased to a £1,000 maximum
Fixed Penalty Notice fines for fly-tipping in St Albans District are to be increased to a maximum of £1,000.
Company ordered to pay more than £7,000 for fly-tip
A removals firm was ordered to pay more than £7,000 for illegally dumping the contents of a shop clearance on a country road.
Fly-tips: 41 Fixed Penalty Notices issued so far this year
Forty-one fines for fly-tipping have been issued by St Albans District and City Council’s enforcement team so far this year.
Litter bin strategy for St Albans District is approved
St Albans City and District Council has adopted a new strengthened strategy for supplying, emptying, maintaining and replacing litter bins.
Veolia Orchard Campaign Supports the Next Generation of Environmentalists
News Release from our waste contractor Veolia:
Eco-friendly recycling truck goes on trial in St Albans District
An eco-friendly recycling vehicle with high-tech safety equipment has gone on trial in St Albans District.
Eco-friendly street cleaning equipment on trial
New eco-friendly street cleaning equipment has gone on trial in St Albans City Centre.
St Albans City and District Council Receives Recycling League Champions Trophy
Table-topping St Albans City and District Council in Hertfordshire has been presented with the trophy for being the highest performing council in England for recycling in 2020/21.
Measures taken to minimise disruption to waste and recycling collections
A range of measures have been taken to minimise disruption to waste and recycling collections in St Albans District caused by a surge in COVID-related absences.
St Albans District crowned best recycling local authority in England
The annual recycling rate achieved by St Albans City and District Council was the best in the whole of England last year.