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Gardening in Torfaen

The Torfaen constituency matches Torfaen County Borough, running from Blaenavon and Abersychan through Pontypool to Cwmbran and Llantarnam. Its 18 wards share one green bin service, emptied fortnightly from March to the end of November. There is a single household recycling centre, on Panteg Way at New Inn. Winter hours start there on 25 October, when the gates open from 10am to 3.45pm.1 2 3 4

At a glance

Council
Torfaen County Borough Council runs every ward. Its recycling centre is for Torfaen residents only, and proof of address is checked at the entrance.1 4
Wards covered
Abersychan, Blaenavon, Coed Eva, Croesyceiliog, Fairwater, Greenmeadow, Llanfrechfa and Ponthir, Llantarnam, Llanyrafon, New Inn, Panteg, Pontnewydd, Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood, Pontypool Fawr, St. Dials, Trevethin and Penygarn, Two Locks and Upper Cwmbran.1
Climate
Usk, about 10 km east of Pontypool, is the nearest Met Office climate station. It averages about 1,458 hours of sunshine and 1,111 mm of rain a year, with around 50 frosty days (1991 to 2020).5
Typical garden
ONS (April 2020) puts the median Torfaen house garden at about 159 m², close to Newport and well above Blaenau Gwent. About 97% of Torfaen houses have some outdoor space.6
Nearby areas
Newport East, Newport West and Islwyn, Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, and Monmouthshire.1

Garden waste collection2 3

  • Cost No charge shown on the council pages
  • How often Every two weeks
  • Season March to the end of November
  • Container Green wheelie bin

Torfaen empties green wheelie bins every two weeks from March until the end of November.

  • Have the bin at the kerb by 6am on collection day.
  • Grass, leaves, hedge clippings, small twigs and dead plants are all accepted.
  • Hay or straw bedding from rabbits and guinea pigs can go in too.
  • Soil, stones, logs, large wood and garden furniture are not collected.
  • A contaminated bin is left unemptied until the wrong items are removed.
  • Order a new green bin through the council's online request form.

Check your bin day or sign up

Recycling centres

New Inn takes grass, hedge and tree cuttings free from Torfaen households, with no booking for cars.

  • Bring a driving licence, utility bill or council tax bill as proof of address.
  • Vans, pickups and cars with trailers need a £10 permit for each visit.
  • Each household can have up to 12 permits a year.
  • Loads are capped at one tonne per visit, and rubble must be bagged.
  • Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam are refused at the site in any quantity.
  • Waste from a major DIY project, such as laying a patio, is not accepted.4 7

Torfaen Household Recycling Centre, New Inn4 7 8 9

Panteg Way, New Inn, Pontypool, NP4 0LS · Directions

Winter (25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027): 10am to 3.45pm daily. Summer: Mon to Sat 8am to 5.45pm, Sun 9am to 5.45pm.

Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

  • Garden waste accepted
  • No booking needed
  • Vans: permit needed

Inside the area, in Panteg ward. Permit vehicles are admitted 10am to 3pm in winter and 8am to 4.30pm in summer. Vans over 5 m long or 2.2 m high are refused.

Council page for Torfaen Household Recycling Centre, New Inn

If you are a gardening business4 7 10 11 12 13 14

Torfaen's household permits cannot cover customers' garden waste. The council says tipping trade waste without paying breaks the law.

  • The A to Z guide says trade waste at the recycling centre is charged.
  • Torfaen publishes no price for trade green waste at the site. FCC Environmental takes weighbridge payments there, on 01495 755890.
  • Expect suspected trade visitors to be asked to sign a disclaimer at the gate.
  • Newport's Docks Way commercial site publishes a rate of £100 a tonne including VAT.
  • Register as a waste carrier with Natural Resources Wales.
  • For your own business bins, Torfaen Business Direct quotes on 01633 648735.

The year ahead

  1. November

    Green bins stop for winter3 4

    • Fortnightly green bin rounds finish at the end of November.
    • From December, take garden waste to New Inn, which opens 10am to 3.45pm in winter.

  2. December

    Recycling centre holiday closures4

    • New Inn is shut on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
    • It opens as usual every other day, including the rest of the holiday period.

  3. March

    Summer hours and green bins return3 4

    • Winter opening at New Inn ends on 27 March 2027.
    • Green bin collections restart in March, so check your round calendar.

Questions people ask about Torfaen

When are green bins collected in Torfaen?

Every two weeks from March to the end of November. Check your exact day with the council's bin day finder.2 3

What are the winter opening hours at New Inn tip?

From 25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027 it opens 10am to 3.45pm every day.4

How much is a van permit for the Torfaen recycling centre?

Each permit carries a £10 admin charge and covers one visit. A household can have up to 12 a year.7

Can I take Japanese knotweed to New Inn?

The New Inn site refuses both Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam, whatever vehicle you arrive in.4

Can I put rabbit bedding in the green bin?

Yes, hay, straw or wood shavings from small plant-eating pets are accepted. Animal faeces are not accepted, so keep droppings out.2

From the Ideas section

Sources

  1. ONS Open Geography: Ward to Westminster constituency to local authority lookup (2024). Checked 19 October 2026.
  2. Torfaen County Borough Council: Green bin. Checked 21 October 2026.
  3. Torfaen County Borough Council: Know your bin day. Checked 21 October 2026.
  4. Torfaen County Borough Council: Household Recycling Centre. Checked 21 October 2026.
  5. Met Office: Usk climate averages, 1991-2020. Checked 21 October 2026.
  6. ONS: Access to garden spaces, Great Britain (April 2020). Checked 19 October 2026.
  7. Torfaen County Borough Council: Vehicle Permit Scheme. Checked 21 October 2026.
  8. OpenStreetMap: Panteg Way, Pontypool. Checked 21 October 2026.
  9. postcodes.io: postcode coordinates. Checked 21 October 2026.
  10. Torfaen County Borough Council: A to Z guide to recycling. Checked 21 October 2026.
  11. Newport City Council: Commercial recycling. Checked 21 October 2026.
  12. Natural Resources Wales: register as a waste carrier. Checked 19 October 2026.
  13. Torfaen County Borough Council: Torfaen Business Recycling. Checked 21 October 2026.
  14. Welsh Government: Workplace recycling. Checked 19 October 2026.

Local information last checked 21 October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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