Swindon residents face bin shortages as council experiences stock issues
Manufacturing delays impact delivery times for waste containers
Swindon residents are experiencing delays in receiving waste containers, with Swindon Borough Council citing stock issues and manufacturing failures affecting supply.
The council’s website currently notes no stock of black wheelie bins, leading to delivery delays for new orders.
A resident attempting to order recycling bins shared communication from the council explaining limited availability of reusable blue bags due to manufacturing challenges, impacting councils nationwide and extending wait times.
While the council aims to deliver food and wheelie bins, along with recycling boxes, by 23rd November 2026, reusable recycling bags may face additional delays.
Council instructions encourage residents needing extra recycling capacity to use alternative sturdy containers resembling standard boxes for card, paper, and glass recycling.
The council assures residents that once stock arrives, they do not need to resubmit requests for recycling boxes.
Each Swindon household typically receives allotted waste containers, with specifications varying based on services subscribed, like garden waste collection.
Affected individuals can order replacements for damaged, stolen, or lost bins, or request additional recycling boxes and lids via the council’s website.
The council normally delivers replacement containers within 10 working days, advising residents to position damaged bins visibly for removal.