Runnymede bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections in north west Surrey along the River Thames
Runnymede bin collection is managed by Runnymede Borough Council across north west Surrey along the River Thames, home to the Magna Carta memorial at Runnymede meadows. Runnymede council bin collection and runnymede refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Runnymede bin collection dates are published on the council website where residents can check their exact collection day by postcode. Runnymede Borough Council serves the TW18, TW19, TW20, KT15, KT16, GU25 postcode areas with weekly food waste collection alongside the fortnightly bin rounds.
Runnymede bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Runnymede Borough Council |
| Council type | Borough |
| Postcodes | TW18, TW19, TW20, KT15, KT16, GU25 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Addlestone, Chertsey, Egham, Englefield Green, Virginia Water, New Haw and Woodham |
Find your Runnymede bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Runnymede Borough Council website to find your exact runnymede bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the TW18, TW19, TW20, KT15, KT16, GU25 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to runnymede 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: Runnymede recycling bins cover paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and glass collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all runnymede council refuse collection areas.
- Brown garden waste bin: Runnymede garden waste collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings.
How to report a missed Runnymede 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 Runnymede 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 Runnymede bin collection day?
- Check at runnymede.gov.uk. Runnymede bin day and runnymede bin collection schedules vary by street. Enter your postcode for your exact dates.
- How do I report a missed Runnymede bin collection?
- Report at runnymede.gov.uk. Runnymede missed bin collection reports should be made within two working days. Bins must have been out by 6am.
- What recycling does Runnymede collect?
- Runnymede recycling bins accept paper, card, cans, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and glass. Check the council website for full accepted items.
- Does Runnymede bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Runnymede bin collection dates shift after bank holidays. Revised schedules are published on the council website.
- What is garden waste collection in Runnymede?
- Runnymede garden waste collection requires a subscription. The brown bin service covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings fortnightly.