telford_gov_uk.md

Telford and Wrekin Council

Support for schedules provided by Telford and Wrekin Council, serving Telford and Wrekin in Shropshire, UK.

Configuration via configuration.yaml

waste_collection_schedule:
    sources:
    - name: telford_gov_uk
      args:
        uprn: UNIQUE_PROPERTY_REFERENCE_NUMBER
        post_code: POST_CODE
        name_number: HOUSE_NAME_NUMBER

Configuration Variables

uprn
(string) (optional)

This is required if you do not supply any other address options. (Using this removes the need to do an address look up web request)

name_number
(string) (optional)

This is required if you supply a Postcode and should contain the house name or number.

post_code
(string) (optional)

This is required if you do not supply a UPRN. Single space between 1st and 2nd part of postcode is optional.

How to find your UPRN

An easy way to discover your Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) is by going to https://www.findmyaddress.co.uk/ and entering in your address details.

Example using UPRN

waste_collection_schedule:
    sources:
    - name: telford_gov_uk
      args:
        uprn: 100032105121

Example using Address lookup

waste_collection_schedule:
    sources:
    - name: telford_gov_uk
      args:
        post_code: "TF4 2SF"
        name_number: "10"

Example using Address lookup

waste_collection_schedule:
    sources:
    - name: telford_gov_uk
      args:
        post_code: "TF2 3NR"
        name_number: "Abbey House"

Returned collectons

The API will return the next collection date for each container type. This will typically be the collections for the next 2 weeks but may vary over holiday periods

Returned collection types

Red Top Container

Red top container for general waste

Purple / Blue Containers

Purple top container for glass / cans and Blue bag for paper / cardboard

Green Container

Green container for garden waste

Silver Container

Silver coltainer for food waste