Winchester bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins in Hampshire's ancient capital
Winchester bin collection is managed by Winchester City Council across Hampshire's historic capital and surrounding rural district. Winchester city council bin collection and waste collection winchester follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Winchester council bin collection covers the compact cathedral city and a large rural hinterland. Garden waste winchester and winchester garden waste collection are a popular subscription service. Winchester city council garden waste collection and winchester city council new garden waste bins refer to the same service. Winchester bin collection calendar dates are available by postcode. Winchester city council refuse collection and winchester refuse serve approximately 52,000 households. Missed bin collection winchester and winchester missed bin collection reports can be made online.
Winchester bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Winchester City Council |
| Council type | City |
| Postcodes | SO21, SO22, SO23, SO24 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Winchester city, Alresford, Kings Worthy and Headbourne Worthy, Bishops Waltham, Colden Common, Wickham and Knowle |
Find your Winchester bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Winchester City Council website to find your exact winchester bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the SO21, SO22, SO23, SO24 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to winchester bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Black bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Green recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and glass collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all winchester city council bin collection areas.
- Brown garden waste bin: Garden waste winchester is a subscription. Winchester city council new garden waste bins and winchester garden waste collection run fortnightly.
How to report a missed Winchester bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented or contaminated bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due on your street, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to Winchester City Council missed bin form and submit your report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will arrange a return collection for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Winchester bin collection day?
- Check at my.winchester.gov.uk. Winchester bin collection calendar and bin collection winchester dates vary by street across SO postcodes.
- How do I report a missed Winchester bin?
- Report at my.winchester.gov.uk. Missed bin collection winchester and winchester missed bin collection reports should be made within two working days.
- What is garden waste collection in Winchester?
- Garden waste winchester and winchester garden waste collection require a subscription. Winchester city council garden waste collection and winchester city council new garden waste bins are the same service.
- What does Winchester City Council collect?
- Winchester city council refuse collection covers general waste, recycling, food waste and garden waste. Winchester council bins include black, green, brown and food caddies.
- Does Winchester bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Winchester bin collection calendar dates shift after bank holidays. Winchester city council waste collection schedules are revised before each holiday.