Bins and recycling in Llandudno
How collections work, what goes in which box, and what to do with garden waste and the big stuff.Check my collection dayBook the recycling centreBook a bulky collectionLast checked October 2026
How often things are collected
Collections in Llandudno are run by Conwy County Borough Council, with Bryson Recycling doing the rounds. Most of what a household throws away is collected every week as recycling, which is why the black bin only goes every four weeks.
Recycling
Every week
Food waste
Every week
Black bin
Every four weeks
Garden waste
Every two weeks
Nappies and incontinence products
Every week, free
Days vary street by street. Use the council’s postcode checker to find yours and download a calendar.
What goes where
| Trolibocs top box | Paper and card |
|---|---|
| Trolibocs middle box | Plastics, cans, cartons, aerosols and foil |
| Trolibocs bottom box | Glass bottles and jars |
| Blue food caddy | All food waste, cooked and raw |
| Cardboard bag | Larger cardboard |
| Purple bag | Textiles |
| Pink bag | Small electricals |
| Battery bag | Household batteries |
| Black bin | Anything that can’t be recycled |
Not sure about something? The council has a full which container should I use guide. Every household gets one Trolibocs and one cardboard bag, and a green box and blue bag are available on request.
Garden waste
Brown bin garden waste collections are a paid annual subscription, collected every two weeks.
| One brown bin | £46 a year (April 2026 to March 2027), delivery included |
|---|---|
| Two bins | £72 a year |
| Three bins | £98 a year |
| Four bins | £124 a year |
The service starts around 14 working days after you pay, and joining part way through the year still costs the full annual price.
Bulky items
Sofas, beds, fridges, washing machines and other large items can be collected from your home.
| Cost | £42 for up to four items, including white goods |
|---|---|
| Larger items | Corner sofas and adjustable beds count as more than one item |
| How often | One booking per household per calendar month |
| How to book | Online, by phone on 01492 575337 or by email at [email protected] |
| Timing | Bryson phone you with a date, usually within 10 working days |
Recycling centres
You need to book a slot before visiting a Household Recycling Centre in Conwy.
Mochdre HRC
Bron-y-Nant Road, Mochdre, LL28 4YL
Gofer HRC
Rhuddlan Road, St George, Abergele, LL22 9SE
| Summer hours (1 April to 31 October) | Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 4pm |
|---|---|
| Winter hours (1 November to 31 March) | Every day 9am to 4pm |
| Closed | 25 and 26 December and 1 January |
| Visits allowed | Up to six per household every two months |
| Vans and twin-axle trailers | Need a permit |
Book a visit. No internet? Call 01492 575337.
Lost, broken or extra containers
- Recycling boxes, bags and caddies
- Wheelie bin repair or replacement
- More food caddy liners
- Textile and electricals bags
Common questions
How often is the black bin collected in Llandudno?
How do I find my bin day?
Do I need to book the tip?
How much is a bulky waste collection?
What do I do about fly-tipping?
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