Test Valley bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins across Andover and Romsey in Hampshire
Test Valley bin collection is managed by Test Valley Borough Council across central Hampshire between Andover and Romsey. Test valley borough council bin collection and test valley refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Test valley garden waste collection is a subscription service. Test valley council bins serve two distinct population centres separated by rolling Hampshire downland. Test valley bin collection covers the northern market town of Andover and the southern historic town of Romsey plus dozens of rural villages along the River Test.
Test Valley bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Test Valley Borough Council |
| Council type | Borough |
| Postcodes | SP10, SP11, SO51, SO20 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Andover, Romsey, Stockbridge, Nursling and Rownhams, Charlton and Anna Valley, North Baddesley and Valley Park |
Find your Test Valley bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Test Valley Borough Council website to find your exact test valley bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the SP10, SP11, SO51, SO20 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to test valley 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 test valley council bins areas.
- Brown garden waste bin: Test valley garden waste collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed Test Valley 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 Test Valley 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 Test Valley bin collection day?
- Check at testvalley.gov.uk. Test valley bin collection dates vary by street across SP and SO postcodes.
- How do I report a missed Test Valley bin?
- Report at testvalley.gov.uk. Test valley borough council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days.
- What is garden waste collection in Test Valley?
- Test valley garden waste collection requires a paid subscription. The brown bin covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings fortnightly.
- Does Test Valley bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Test valley bin collection dates shift after bank holidays. Revised schedules are published on testvalley.gov.uk.
- Does Andover and Romsey have different bin days?
- Yes. Andover and Romsey operate on different collection schedules. Enter your postcode at testvalley.gov.uk for your exact dates.