Changes to Stockton's waste collection services

Stockton Borough Council have announced that the change will happen from 31st March 2026.

Amongst the changes, recycling and food waste will be collected weekly and non-recyclable waste will move to fortnightly collections.

Residents will receive one five litre indoor food caddy for the kitchen and a 23 litre food caddy for outside collection, with biodegradable liners and information about what should go in the caddies. All other recycling will also be collected weekly with each household receiving an additional weighted bag for the collection of plastics, cans and cartons, in addition to the current white bag for paper and card and blue box for glass and batteries.

Claudia Robinson has been speaking to Stockton residents, to see what they think about the changes.