Fareham bin collection: east, west, garden waste and missed collections
Fareham bin collection is managed by Fareham Borough Council across the borough including Fareham town, Portchester, Stubbington, Titchfield, Locks Heath and Whiteley. A distinctive feature of Fareham Borough Council bin collection is the east and west split, with Fareham bin collection east and Fareham bin collection west operating on different days. Fareham waste collection and Fareham refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Find your Fareham bin day at fareham.gov.uk. Report a missed Fareham bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Fareham Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Fareham Borough Council |
| Find bin day | Fareham bin collection calendar at fareham.gov.uk |
| Fareham east and west | Fareham bin collection east and Fareham bin collection west operate on different days |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at fareham.gov.uk after collection day |
| Fareham garden waste | Fareham garden waste collection subscription required |
| Find my bin day Fareham | Use the postcode checker at fareham.gov.uk |
Find your Fareham Bin Collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode at fareham.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling. 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.
Find your Fareham Bin Collection dayFareham Bin Collection by area
Fareham town bin collectionCovers PO14 and PO15. Fareham Borough Council manages refuse and recycling. Check whether you are in Fareham bin collection east or west at fareham.gov.uk.
Portchester bin collectionCovers PO16. Fareham Borough Council manages waste in Portchester. Check your Fareham bin collection dates at fareham.gov.uk.
Stubbington bin collectionCovers PO14. Fareham Borough Council serves Stubbington on the fortnightly schedule. Find your day at fareham.gov.uk.
Titchfield bin collectionCovers PO14 and PO15. Fareham Borough Council manages refuse in Titchfield village. Check fareham.gov.uk.
Locks Heath and Whiteley bin collectionCovers SO31. These newer residential developments are served by Fareham Borough Council. Check your day at fareham.gov.uk.
Sarisbury bin collectionCovers SO31. Fareham Borough Council manages waste in Sarisbury and surrounding communities. Find your day at fareham.gov.uk.
Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of Fareham refuse collection and rubbish collection Fareham. Check whether you are in Fareham bin collection east or Fareham west at fareham.gov.uk. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of bin collections Fareham recycling service.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard Fareham Borough Council bin collection.
- Garden waste (Fareham garden waste collection): Fareham garden waste collection, Fareham borough council garden waste and Fareham borough council garden waste bins require a subscription at fareham.gov.uk. Fareham garden waste collection dates and Fareham borough council garden waste collection dates are confirmed on subscription. Fareham council garden waste bins cover grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
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 fareham.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling 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 Fareham bin collection day?
- Use the Fareham Borough Council bin day finder at fareham.gov.uk. Enter your postcode to find your general waste, recycling and food waste days. Check whether you are in Fareham bin collection east or west. Find my bin collection day near Fareham and bin day Fareham are both answered by the postcode checker.
- What is Fareham bin collection east and west?
- Fareham bin collection east and Fareham bin collection west refer to the two main collection zones in Fareham Borough. Properties on each side have different collection days. Use fareham.gov.uk with your postcode to confirm which zone you are in and when your bins are collected.
- How do I get Fareham garden waste collection?
- Fareham garden waste collection requires a subscription at fareham.gov.uk. Fareham borough council garden waste bins and Fareham council garden waste bins are provided on subscription. Fareham garden waste collection dates are confirmed once subscribed.
- How do I report a missed Fareham bin collection?
- Report at fareham.gov.uk. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am. Fareham Borough Council will arrange a return visit for valid missed collection reports.
- What is the Fareham bin collection calendar?
- The Fareham bin collection calendar shows your full year schedule at your specific address and is available at fareham.gov.uk. It includes Fareham bin collection Christmas dates and other bank holiday changes.