Newcastle City Council launches new app to make bin collections easier than ever

Newcastle City Council has launched a new waste and recycling website tool and mobile app to help residents stay on top of their waste and recycling collections.

The new tools, provided by Routeware, will allow Newcastle residents to check collection days, sign up for service reminders and educate themselves on how to recycle correctly. The app is available in six different languages and is packed with helpful features to keep households informed and on track.

The collection calendar allows residents to quickly check their bin collection days. Bin day reminders send notifications straight to users’ mobile phone so they never miss a collection. Service disruption updates give real time updates about any changes to collections.

The recycling search tool lets residents check how and where to recycle or reuse almost anything. It contains a search tool and detailed information on hundreds of items, which makes it quicker and easier for residents to find the right information. The web tool and app also include a fun and interactive waste sorting game that lets users test their recycling knowledge.

The mobile app is available for tablet or smartphone, on iOS and Android.

The tools will also make it quicker and easier for the council’s waste and recycling team to maintain up-to-date information on how best to reuse and recycle items and give them insight into how to increase effectiveness of recycling education and communications.

Commenting at the launch of the service, Cllr Alex Hay, Newcastle’s deputy leader and cabinet member for neighbourhood services, said: “We’re proud to launch the Newcastle Bins app as part of our ongoing commitment to making Newcastle a cleaner, greener, and more connected city.

“The app puts the power of information directly into residents’ hands, making it easier than ever to stay on top of bin collections, recycle right, and reduce waste. It’s a smart step forward for our city and the environment.”

For more information visit the Newcastle City Council website here