Elmbridge bin collection: Joint Waste Solutions, Esher and Walton-on-Thames refuse collection and missed bins
Elmbridge bin collection is managed by Elmbridge Borough Council through the Joint Waste Solutions partnership, the same partnership that covers Surrey Heath, Waverley, Woking, Epsom and Ewell, and Mole Valley. Elmbridge bin collection and bin collection elmbridge are delivered by Serco. Elmbridge bin collection covers Esher, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Cobham, Hersham, Claygate, East and West Molesey and surrounding Surrey communities. Recycling elmbridge and missed bin collection elmbridge are managed through jointwastesolutions.org for reporting, while elmbridge.gov.uk provides a separate missed bin form. Elmbridge rubbish collection and elmbridge bin collection are delivered on a fortnightly alternating schedule.
Elmbridge Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Elmbridge Borough Council via Joint Waste Solutions partnership with Serco |
| Find bin day | Joint Waste Solutions postcode checker at jointwastesolutions.org |
| Report missed bin | Separate Elmbridge form at missedbin-myforms.elmbridge.gov.uk |
| Distinctive feature | Elmbridge uses its own missed bin form, unlike other Joint Waste Solutions councils |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Joint Waste Solutions | Covers Elmbridge, Surrey Heath, Waverley, Woking, Epsom and Ewell, Mole Valley |
| Area covered | Esher, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Cobham, Hersham, Claygate, East and West Molesey |
Find your Elmbridge bin collection day
Elmbridge Borough Council is part of the Joint Waste Solutions partnership. Use the Joint Waste Solutions bin day checker to find your elmbridge bin collection day. For reporting a missed bin, Elmbridge has its own dedicated online form at missedbin-myforms.elmbridge.gov.uk, separate from the jointwastesolutions.org reporting used by other partner councils. This two-website approach is unique to Elmbridge in the partnership. Bank holiday changes for elmbridge bin collection are published at jointwastesolutions.org.
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Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of elmbridge rubbish collection delivered via Joint Waste Solutions. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling bin (recycling elmbridge): Recycling elmbridge uses a blue bin for paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of elmbridge bin collection and bin collection elmbridge via Joint Waste Solutions.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard elmbridge bin collection.
- Garden waste: Elmbridge Borough Council via Joint Waste Solutions offers a garden waste subscription. Check jointwastesolutions.org for current availability. Elmbridge bin collection dates for garden waste are confirmed on subscription.
How to report a missed Elmbridge 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 missedbin-myforms.elmbridge.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
- How do I find my Elmbridge bin collection day?
- Use the Joint Waste Solutions bin day checker. Elmbridge bin collection and bin collection elmbridge dates vary by street. Recycling elmbridge and elmbridge rubbish collection are confirmed through the jointwastesolutions.org postcode checker.
- How do I report a missed Elmbridge bin collection?
- Report missed bin collection elmbridge using the dedicated Elmbridge form at missedbin-myforms.elmbridge.gov.uk. This is different from the Joint Waste Solutions reporting form used by other partner councils. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am.
- Why does Elmbridge have its own missed bin form?
- Elmbridge Borough Council uses its own dedicated missed bin form at missedbin-myforms.elmbridge.gov.uk, separate from the Joint Waste Solutions missed collection reporting used by Surrey Heath, Waverley and other partner councils. This means missed bin collection elmbridge is handled directly by Elmbridge rather than through the joint service.
- What is recycling in Elmbridge?
- Recycling elmbridge uses a blue bin for paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass. Collected fortnightly on alternate weeks to general waste. Elmbridge bin collection and bin collection elmbridge for recycling are confirmed at jointwastesolutions.org.
- Does Elmbridge bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised elmbridge bin collection dates are published at jointwastesolutions.org before bank holidays.