Not sure which bin is going out this week in Gnosall, or what to do with that mystery item you have been hanging on to? The easiest place to start is Stafford Borough Council's bin day checker - it gives you the right collection dates for your address and reminds you what goes in each bin.

Check your bin day (and what goes where)

Use the council tool here: https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/binday. Pop in your details and you will see:

• your next collection dates
• which bin or boxes to put out
• what is accepted in each container (so you can avoid rejected bins)

Missed collection or a bin problem?

If your bin was out on time but was not collected, the quickest route is still the same place - start with your address on the bin day page and follow the links from there to report issues (missed bins, damaged containers, or if you need to request a replacement).

It is also worth double-checking you have put the right bin out for that week and that it is not overfilled - both can lead to it being left behind.

Recycling: quick, practical wins

• Keep it clean and dry where you can - a quick rinse stops smells and helps recycling quality.
• Do not guess: if you are unsure about an item, check the council guidance via the bin day tool rather than risking contamination.
• Flatten cardboard to save space (especially handy after online deliveries).

Other local help and who does what

Stafford Borough Council handles household waste and recycling collections in Gnosall. For wider local services and community updates, you can also keep an eye on Gnosall Parish Council: https://www.gnosallparishcouncil.gov.uk/.

If you only do one thing today, bookmark the bin checker: https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/binday - it saves a surprising amount of faff.