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  • Report a Missed Bin or Recycling Collection

    Use this service to report a missed bin collection. Content last updated: 02 November 2022

  • Find your nearest Household Recycling Centre

    Household Recycling Centres/Civic Amenity Sites are provided by the Council for residents to dispose of their household waste. For further information please, refer to our Household Recycling Centre G… Content last updated: 18 March 2026

  • Apply for a dropped kerb

    Processing applications for dropped kerbs to enable access to your property New dropped kerbs require consent from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, with the exception of the Trunk Roads that are… Content last updated: 24 November 2025

  • Council Tax Online

    Set up a Direct Debit This is a quick and easy way to pay your council tax. If you choose to pay by Direct Debit, you will be offered four dates on which to make your payment (the 1st, 10th, 20th or 2… Content last updated: 06 March 2026

  • Council Tax Reduction

    If you are already claiming Council Tax Reduction you must tell us about any changes. To advise us of a change then please visit tell us about a change If you disagree with a decision You need to appe… Content last updated: 29 September 2025

  • Public Electric Vehicle Charging

    Where are our current electric vehicle charging points? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have facilitated installation of charging points at the following locations:  Car Park Postcode 22kw 7k… Content last updated: 24 April 2025

  • Council Tax Bands and Charges

    For 2026/2027, the levels of Council Tax for a band D property are as follows: Breakdown Cost Merthyr Tydfil C.B.C: £2,186.33 The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales: £405.14 M… Content last updated: 18 March 2026

  • Report a street nameplate

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for the provision, repair and maintenance of street name plates with the exception of new developments, where the Developer is responsible for the… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Report Fly-tipping

    Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste on any land, whether it is private or Council owned land. If you witness a fly-tipping in progress, please contact the Waste Enforcement Team on 01685 72500… Content last updated: 16 July 2024

  • Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

    If you are getting Housing Benefit but are still finding it hard to pay your rent, you may be able to get extra help by applying for a Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs). If you are no longer claim… Content last updated: 04 June 2024

  • Winter Weather Emergencies

    In the event of any closures or changes to services due to adverse weather, this page will be amended and updated with relevant details and the last update date. Winter weather of snow and ice can cau… Content last updated: 08 January 2026

  • Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group (RHSCG)

    Regional Housing Support Collaborative Groups (RHSCGs) link with a range of stakeholders in order to build up a local and regional picture of cross boundary needs and priorities which inform future re… Content last updated: 25 March 2022

  • Report a Public Litter or Dog Bin

    To request a new public litter or dog bin, please contact your local Councillor. Content last updated: 16 July 2024

  • Pre-nursery and nursery school admissions

    Before you apply: Check your School catchment area You can apply for up to 3 different schools. You must rank the schools in order of preference. The first school should be the one you would most lik… Content last updated: 23 January 2026

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  • Apply for Free School Meals

    If you live in Merthyr Tydfil and receive any of the following, you can claim free school meals for your school-aged child: Income Support Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance Support under Part VI of… Content last updated: 11 November 2025

  • Council launches parking payments app

    Parking in Merthyr Tydfil is now easier following the launch of an app that takes payments without transaction fees and help motorists locate parking areas before they leave the house. The County Boro… Content last updated: 06 June 2023

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