Milford Haven Kerbside Collections
Kerbside Waste & Recycle Containers
| Container | Purpose | Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Reusable Sack | Cardboard and Card | Weekly Collection |
| Blue Box | Paper | Weekly Collection |
| Red Reusable Sack | Recycling - See comment below | Weekly Collection |
| Green Caddie/Grey mini-box | Food Waste use free degradable clear food waste bags inside the caddie | Weekly Collection |
| Green Box | Glass Bottles and Jars | Weekly Collection |
| Clear Bag (supplied by householder) | Household batteries | Weekly Collection |
| Black Bin Bag (supplied by housefolder) | Non-recycleable waste | Collected every 3 weeks Max 3 standard size bin bags per 3 week period (see notes) (See note on large households) |
| No longer issued | Householders should use Black Bin Bags instead of PCC Grey Bags Grey Bags can still be used but they will be counted as part of your 3 Black Bag allowance. | |
| Blue PCC Bags | Non recyclable (if Black Bag allowance exceeded) | Collected every 3 weeks Use of blue bags is chargeable and rationed. Purchase from Pembs Council |
| Purble PCC Bags | Hygiene Products (Nappies etc.) | Collected every 2 weeks Requires free registration |
| Brown Wheelie Bin | Garden waste | Collected every 2 weeks excluding winter Paid subscription service |
The My Account App
Pembrokeshire County Council have created an online App for residents called "My Account." It is free and can be accessed via their website. This provides extensive waste collection information including a collection calender for your address,
automated email reminders (optional), school information, details of local services, online payment for most council bills, etc.
When is my next collection?
Most Milford Haven collections take place on Fridays. Fortnightly and three weekly collection weeks vary, depending on
the district within Milford Haven. Other parts of Pembrokeshire collect on different days of the week.
The collection dates for your address can be found at www.Pembrokeshire.gov.uk/WasteAndRecycling
It is also possible to sign up for text/email reminders at www.Pembrokeshire.gov.uk/MyAccount
The collection dates for your address can be found at www.Pembrokeshire.gov.uk/WasteAndRecycling
It is also possible to sign up for text/email reminders at www.Pembrokeshire.gov.uk/MyAccount
Recycling Comment
Items that can be placed in the red reusable sack include ......Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (excluding black and brown plastic), food and beverage cartons and metal packaging
More than 6 people in Household
6 or 7 occupants in household allows one extra non-recyclables Black Bag every 3 week collection period
8 or 9 occupants in household allows two extra non-recyclables Black Bags every 3 week collection period
Contact Pembrokeshire County Council to claim your extra Black Bag collections.
8 or 9 occupants in household allows two extra non-recyclables Black Bags every 3 week collection period
Contact Pembrokeshire County Council to claim your extra Black Bag collections.
Hygiene Products
Users of Absorbent Hyigiene Products can register free service and recieve purple bags for nappies and incontinence products - contact Pembs Council
Nearest Recycling Centre
The nearest recycling centre to Milford Haven is called "Winsel Waste and Recycling Centre." This is about 1½ miles form Haverfordwest on the road linking Merlins Bridge to Tiers Cross. They will accept many types of waste but this should be sorted into categories prior to disposal.
Visits are free but must be pre-booked. Opening times/days vary seasonally, orange bags and certain items are not accepted. For opening times and further information, visit the council website www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Recycling Bins
Specific types of recyclable waste can be placed in special bins at Tesco, Manchester Square and Spikes Lane car parks. Some of the local Charity Shops will also accept "resellable" donations.
Large Items of Domestic Waste
Pembrokeshire County Council offer a removal and disposal service for large items of domestic waste e.g. broken beds or damaged tables. You have to specify the items, their location and make payment in advance. See their website for guidance on the number/nature of items that can be removed.
Extra bags, bins, Boxes and Caddies
Rationed and subscription bags can only be obtained from Pembrokeshire County Council. Clear degradeable food waste bags to use inside your green caddy can be requested by leaving a note on your green caddy. Some Pembrokeshire libraries and leisure centres may be able to provide
certain containers and food bags. You may need to contact the council for other items.
Business Waste and Recycle Collection
Subscription and prepaid business waste and recycling services are also available from Pembrokeshire County Council or waste disposal firms. Businesses using the council's waste and recycling services are likely to use different containers -
including large food waste caddies, large glasswaste caddies, hired-wheelie bins, prepaid bin-bag labels, prepaid blue general waste bags, prepaid clear recyclable waste bags, etc.
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