Northampton bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections
Northampton bin collection is managed by West Northamptonshire Council (formerly Northampton Borough Council, reorganised April 2021) across Northampton and surrounding areas including Duston, Kingsthorpe, Weston Favell, Abington and East Hunsbury. Refuse collection northampton and waste collection northampton follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Northampton council bin collection and northampton borough council bin collection are managed through westnorthants.gov.uk. Find your northampton bin collection day at westnorthants.gov.uk. Report a missed northampton bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Northampton Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | West Northamptonshire Council (formerly Northampton BC) |
| Find bin day | westnorthants.gov.uk bin collection day |
| Bin day Northampton | westnorthants.gov.uk bin collection day finder |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at westnorthants.gov.uk after collection day |
| Northampton garden waste | Northampton brown bin collection subscription at westnorthants.gov.uk |
| Area covered | Northampton town, Duston, Kingsthorpe, Weston Favell, East Hunsbury |
Find your Northampton bin collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode. Use the postcode checker at www.westnorthants.gov.uk to confirm your exact bin collection dates. Bank holiday changes are published on the council website ahead of public holidays.
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Bins and recycling
- Black bin (general waste): Black bin collection northampton for non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of refuse collection northampton. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of northampton council bin collection and northampton borough council bin collection.
- Green bin (food waste): Green bin collection northampton for food waste collected weekly. Northampton council rubbish collection includes weekly food waste as standard.
- Brown bin (garden waste): Northampton brown bin collection and northampton garden waste require a subscription at westnorthants.gov.uk. Northampton council garden waste, garden waste bin northampton and northampton council bulky waste collection are managed through westnorthants.gov.uk.
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 forms.westnorthants.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 Northampton bin collection day?
- Use the westnorthants.gov.uk bin collection day finder. Northampton bin collection and bin day northampton vary by street. Northampton council bin collection and northampton borough council bin collection are confirmed through the postcode checker.
- How do I report a missed Northampton bin collection?
- Report northampton missed bin collection at westnorthants.gov.uk. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am. Northampton council missed bin collection and northampton council bin collection missed are reported through the same form.
- What is Northampton garden waste collection?
- Northampton garden waste and northampton brown bin collection require a subscription at westnorthants.gov.uk covering grass, leaves and hedge trimmings. Northampton borough council waste collection for garden waste uses the standard brown bin.
- What is Northampton council bulky waste collection?
- Northampton council bulky waste collection and bulky waste northampton cover large household items. Book at westnorthants.gov.uk as a paid service.
- Does Northampton bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Northampton bin collection bank holiday changes are published at westnorthants.gov.uk.