Dartford bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections in north Kent bordering the River Thames and the Dartford Crossing
Dartford bin collection is managed by Dartford Borough Council across north Kent bordering the River Thames and the Dartford Crossing, one of the busiest river crossings in Europe. Dartford council bin collection and dartford refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Dartford bin collection dates are published on the council website where residents can check their exact collection day by postcode. Dartford Borough Council serves approximately 6 main population centres with weekly food waste collection alongside the fortnightly bin rounds.
Dartford bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Dartford Borough Council |
| Council type | Borough |
| Postcodes | DA1, DA2, DA4, DA9, DA10 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Dartford town, Swanscombe and Greenhithe, Wilmington, Longfield and New Barn, Stone and Bean, Joydens Wood and Hawley |
Find your Dartford bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Dartford Borough Council website to find your exact dartford bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the DA1, DA2, DA4, DA9, DA10 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to dartford bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Green wheelie bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly. Lid must close fully.
- Brown wheelie bin: Mixed dry recycling including paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on the alternate week.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly using the small kitchen caddy and larger kerbside caddy.
- Garden waste bin: Garden waste collection dartford is a paid subscription service. Green garden waste including grass, leaves and hedge trimmings collected fortnightly March to November.
How to report a missed Dartford 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 Dartford Borough 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 Dartford bin collection day?
- Use the Dartford Borough Council online checker. Enter your postcode to see your exact collection schedule including recycling weeks and any bank holiday changes to dartford bin collection dates.
- How do I report a missed Dartford bin collection?
- Report at dartford.gov.uk within 48 hours of your scheduled collection. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6:30am with the lid closed. Dartford council missed bin collection reports are handled within two working days.
- What is garden waste collection in Dartford?
- Garden waste collection dartford is a subscription service run by Dartford Borough Council. Brown bin collection dartford for garden waste covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings collected fortnightly from March to November.
- Does Dartford bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Dartford bin collection dates shift after bank holidays. Revised schedules are published on the Dartford Borough Council website before each holiday period.
- What happens if my Dartford bin is contaminated?
- Dartford council refuse collection crews will leave contaminated bins with a tag explaining the issue. Remove incorrect items and present the bin on your next scheduled collection day.