Vale of White Horse bin collection: bin days, refuse collection and missed collections
Vale of White Horse bin collection is managed by Vale of White Horse District Council across the district including Abingdon, Wantage, Faringdon, Didcot, Grove and Shrivenham. Vale of white horse bins and Vale of the white horse bins cover general waste, dry recycling, food waste and an optional brown bin garden waste service. Vale of white horse refuse collection and Vale of the white horse rubbish collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Find your Vale of White Horse bin collection day at whitehorsedc.gov.uk. Report a missed Vale of White Horse bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Vale of White Horse Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Vale of White Horse District Council |
| Find bin day | whitehorsedc.gov.uk |
| Bins collected | General waste, dry recycling, food waste, optional garden waste |
| Vale of white horse bin collection this week | Depends on your fortnightly cycle, check whitehorsedc.gov.uk |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at whitehorsedc.gov.uk after collection day |
| Vale of white horse brown bin | Brown bin collection for garden waste, subscription required |
Find your Vale of White Horse Bin Collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode at whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/. Bank holiday changes are published on the council website ahead of public holidays. Never rely on a neighbour's schedule as collection days vary street by street.
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Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of Vale of the white horse rubbish collection. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of Vale of White Horse bin collection recycling service. Bin collection vale of white horse for recycling must contain only accepted materials.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard Vale of White Horse District Council bin collection.
- Vale of white horse brown bin collection (garden waste): Vale of white horse brown bin collection requires a subscription at whitehorsedc.gov.uk. Vale of white horse brown bin collection 2022 and subsequent years follow a seasonal fortnightly pattern. Refuse collection vale of white horse garden waste service is separate from standard collections.
How to report a missed collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due. Bank holidays may have moved your day.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/recycling-rubbish-and-waste/ and submit your missed collection report promptly after the collection day.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Vale of White Horse bin collection day?
- Use the bin day finder at whitehorsedc.gov.uk. Vale of white horse bin collection dates vary by street so always check your own postcode. Vale of the white horse bins and Vale of white horse bins schedule are confirmed through the postcode lookup.
- What is Vale of White Horse bin collection this week?
- Vale of white horse bin collection this week depends on your address and which fortnight of the cycle you are on. Check whitehorsedc.gov.uk with your postcode to confirm which bin is due.
- How do I get Vale of White Horse brown bin collection?
- Vale of white horse brown bin collection requires a subscription at whitehorsedc.gov.uk. Vale of white horse brown bin collection 2022 and current years use the same seasonal fortnightly garden waste schedule.
- How do I report a missed Vale of White Horse bin collection?
- Report online at whitehorsedc.gov.uk. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am. The council will arrange a return visit for valid missed collection reports.
- Does Vale of White Horse bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised dates are published at whitehorsedc.gov.uk before bank holidays. Always check before any public holiday.