South Bucks bin collection: Buckinghamshire Council refuse collection, bin days and missed bins
South Bucks bin collection is managed by Buckinghamshire Council following the April 2020 local government reorganisation that merged Aylesbury Vale District Council, Chiltern District Council, South Bucks District Council and Wycombe District Council into the new Buckinghamshire unitary authority. South bucks refuse collection, south bucks bin collection and south bucks bin collection calendar continue on the same routes under Buckinghamshire Council. South bucks bin collection covered Slough border areas, Beaconsfield, Burnham, Gerrards Cross, Denham and surrounding communities. All south bucks bin collection services are now at buckinghamshire.gov.uk. South bucks bin collection dates 2022 were among the first under the new Buckinghamshire Council.
South Bucks Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Buckinghamshire Council (formerly South Bucks District Council, from April 2020) |
| Find bin day | buckinghamshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/bin-collections/find-out-when-its-your-bin-collection |
| Reorganisation | South Bucks District Council merged into Buckinghamshire Council April 2020 |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | buckinghamshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/bin-collections/report-a-missed-bin-collection |
| South bucks bin collection calendar | Available at buckinghamshire.gov.uk |
| Area covered | Beaconsfield, Burnham, Gerrards Cross, Denham, Iver and surrounding south Buckinghamshire |
Find your South Bucks bin collection day
Since April 2020, south bucks bin collection is managed by Buckinghamshire Council. The same routes and south bucks bin collection dates apply but all reporting and bin day checking is now at buckinghamshire.gov.uk. Use the Buckinghamshire Council bin collection finder to check your south bucks bin collection day. South bucks refuse collection and bin collection south bucks are confirmed through buckinghamshire.gov.uk. Bank holiday changes are published at buckinghamshire.gov.uk.
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Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of south bucks refuse collection and bin collection south bucks. Lid must be closed by 7am. Buckinghamshire Council manages south bucks bin collection since April 2020.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of south bucks bin collection and south bucks bin collection calendar. Buckinghamshire Council manages recycling across the south Bucks area.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard south bucks bin collection under Buckinghamshire Council.
- Garden waste: Buckinghamshire Council offers a garden waste subscription in the south Bucks area. Check buckinghamshire.gov.uk for current availability. South bucks bin collection dates for garden waste are confirmed on subscription.
How to report a missed South Bucks bin 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 only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins or contaminated recycling.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk and submit your missed collection report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- Who manages South Bucks bin collection now?
- Since April 2020, south bucks refuse collection and south bucks bin collection are managed by Buckinghamshire Council following the merger of South Bucks District Council, Aylesbury Vale, Chiltern and Wycombe into the new Buckinghamshire unitary authority. The same collection routes apply but all south bucks bin collection services are now at buckinghamshire.gov.uk.
- How do I find my South Bucks bin collection day?
- Use the Buckinghamshire Council bin collection finder at buckinghamshire.gov.uk. South bucks bin collection and bin collection south bucks dates vary by street. South bucks refuse collection and south bucks bin collection calendar are confirmed through the Buckinghamshire Council website.
- How do I report a missed South Bucks bin collection?
- Report south bucks bin collection missed collections at buckinghamshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/bin-collections/report-a-missed-bin-collection. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am. Buckinghamshire Council will arrange a return for valid reports.
- What happened to South Bucks District Council?
- South Bucks District Council was merged into the new Buckinghamshire Council in April 2020 along with Aylesbury Vale, Chiltern and Wycombe district councils. South bucks bin collection dates 2022 and current years are all managed by Buckinghamshire Council. South bucks refuse collection continues on the same routes.
- Does South Bucks bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised south bucks bin collection dates are published at buckinghamshire.gov.uk before bank holidays.