Swale bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections in north Kent stretching from the Thames Es
Swale bin collection is managed by Swale Borough Council across north Kent stretching from the Thames Estuary to the marshes of the Isle of Sheppey. Swale council bin collection and swale refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Swale bin collection dates are published on the council website where residents can check their exact collection day by postcode. Swale Borough Council serves approximately 6 main population centres with weekly food waste collection alongside the fortnightly bin rounds.
Swale bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Swale Borough Council |
| Council type | Borough |
| Postcodes | ME9, ME10, ME11, ME12, ME13 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Sittingbourne, Sheerness and Sheppey, Faversham, Minster-on-Sea, Teynham and Bapchild, Iwade and Kemsley |
Find your Swale bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Swale Borough Council website to find your exact swale bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the ME9, ME10, ME11, ME12, ME13 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to swale bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Black bin: General household waste collected fortnightly. Part of standard swale bin collection.
- Green recycling bin: Mixed dry recycling including paper, card, cans, tins and plastic bottles collected fortnightly.
- Brown bin: Brown bin collection swale covers garden waste on a paid subscription basis, collected fortnightly during the growing season.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all swale council bin collection areas.
How to report a missed Swale bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6am 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 6am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to Swale 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 Swale bin collection day?
- Check your bin day at swale.gov.uk. Enter your postcode to find your exact swale bin collection schedule including recycling and garden waste weeks.
- How do I report a missed Swale bin collection?
- Report at swale.gov.uk within two working days. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6am. Swale borough council bin collection crews will return for valid reports.
- What is brown bin collection in Swale?
- Brown bin collection swale is a subscription garden waste service. Swale borough council brown bin collection covers grass, leaves, hedge trimmings and small branches fortnightly.
- Does Swale bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Swale bin collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check swale.gov.uk for revised collection calendars before each holiday.
- What recycling does Swale council collect?
- Swale council waste collection for recycling accepts paper, card, cans, tins, plastic bottles and containers in the green bin. Textiles and small electricals can be placed next to your bin on recycling week.