Never miss a bin collection.
A reliable reminder the night before, for the right bin. Put in your postcode and the app tracks your council’s collection days for you — and reminds you in time.
More than 2 million complaints a year about missed bin collections.
A BBC investigation logged 1.8 million in a single year — from just 336 of the UK’s 391 councils, and up a third since 2014. Never be the one chasing your council over a full bin.
See what’s affecting bins near you →How it works
From postcode to a reminder in under a minute.
Enter your postcode
Pick your address from your council's list — postcode in, your schedule out.
See your bins
Tonight's bin, this week at a glance, and what is coming up next. Straight from the council calendar.
Get reminded
A reliable nudge the night before, for the right bin. It works offline and there are no ads.
Which bin is which — wherever you live
Bin colours are set by each council, not nationally, so no two areas are quite the same. The app shows your council’s own scheme — the right bin, on the right night.
Why every council’s bins are different →Put the bins out, every time.
Free on Android. Your council's real schedule, a reminder the night before, and a which-bin helper.
Common questions
Is Put The Bins Out free?
Yes. The reminder for one home is free and needs no account. Paid plans add more homes, household sharing and a which-bin concierge.
Does it work where I live?
Put your postcode into the app and it finds your council's own collection days and bins. Once your schedule is saved, reminders work offline.
Which bin is which?
It depends on your council — there is no national standard, so colours and rules vary from place to place. The app shows your council's own scheme.
Do the reminders work without signal?
Yes. Your schedule is stored on your phone, so the night-before reminder fires even with no connection.