Maidstone bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections
Maidstone bin collection is managed by Maidstone Borough Council across the whole borough including Maidstone town, Bearsted, Lenham, Headcorn, Staplehurst and Harrietsham. Maidstone bc bin collection and bin day maidstone are managed through maidstone.gov.uk. Rubbish collection maidstone and maidstone refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Find your maidstone bin collection day at maidstone.gov.uk. Report a missed maidstone bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Maidstone Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Maidstone Borough Council |
| Find bin day | maidstone.gov.uk bin day finder |
| Maidstone bulky waste collection | Bookable at maidstone.gov.uk |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at maidstone.gov.uk after collection day |
| Find my bin day Maidstone | find my bin day maidstone at maidstone.gov.uk |
| Area covered | Maidstone town, Bearsted, Lenham, Headcorn, Staplehurst, Harrietsham |
Find your Maidstone bin collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode. Use the postcode checker at maidstone.gov.uk to confirm your exact bin collection dates. Bank holiday changes are published on the council website ahead of public holidays.
Find your Maidstone bin collection dayMaidstone bin collection by area
Maidstone town bin collectionMaidstone town covers ME14, ME15 and ME16. Maidstone Borough Council manages refuse and recycling. Find your bin day maidstone at maidstone.gov.uk.
Bearsted bin collectionBearsted bin collection covers ME14. Maidstone Borough Council manages waste in Bearsted. Check maidstone.gov.uk.
Lenham bin collectionLenham bin collection covers ME17. Maidstone Borough Council serves Lenham. Find your day at maidstone.gov.uk.
Headcorn bin collectionHeadcorn bin collection covers TN27. Maidstone Borough Council manages refuse in Headcorn. Check maidstone.gov.uk.
Staplehurst bin collectionStaplehurst bin collection covers TN12. Maidstone Borough Council manages waste in Staplehurst. Find your day at maidstone.gov.uk.
Rural MaidstoneRural communities across ME14 to ME17 and TN12 to TN27 are served by Maidstone Borough Council. Use your postcode at maidstone.gov.uk to find your maidstone bin collection day.
Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of rubbish collection maidstone and maidstone refuse collection. Lid must be closed by 7am. Bins maidstone must not be overfilled.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Maidstone bins and recycling confirmed at maidstone.gov.uk.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard maidstone bin collection.
- Garden waste (Maidstone garden waste collection): Maidstone garden waste collection and garden bin collection maidstone require a subscription at maidstone.gov.uk. Maidstone bulky waste collection and bulky refuse collection maidstone are separate paid services.
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 maidstone.gov.uk 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 Maidstone bin collection day?
- Use find my bin day maidstone at maidstone.gov.uk. Bin day maidstone and maidstone bin collection dates vary by street. Maidstone bc bin collection and maidstone borough council bin collection are confirmed through the postcode checker.
- How do I report a missed Maidstone bin collection?
- Report missed bin collection maidstone at maidstone.gov.uk. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am.
- What is Maidstone bulky waste collection?
- Maidstone bulky waste collection and bulky refuse collection maidstone cover large household items. Book at maidstone.gov.uk.
- What is Maidstone borough council garden waste?
- Maidstone borough council garden waste collection requires a subscription at maidstone.gov.uk. Garden waste bin maidstone and brown bin collection maidstone cover grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
- Does Maidstone bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised maidstone bin collection dates are published at maidstone.gov.uk before bank holidays.