Gravesham bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins in north Kent on the Thames
Gravesham bin collection and gravesham bin day lookups are managed by Gravesham Borough Council in north Kent on the south bank of the River Thames. Gravesham council bin collection and gravesham refuse collection and gravesham council waste collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Bin collection gravesham and gravesham rubbish collection cover the riverside town of Gravesend and surrounding villages in the Kent Downs. Gravesham borough council bin collection serves approximately 42,000 households. Gravesham garden waste collection is a subscription service.
Gravesham bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Gravesham Borough Council |
| Council type | Borough |
| Postcodes | DA11, DA12, DA13 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Gravesend, Northfleet, Meopham, Higham, Cobham, Istead Rise and Vigo |
Find your Gravesham bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Gravesham Borough Council website to find your exact gravesham bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the DA11, DA12, DA13 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to gravesham bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Green bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Blue recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and glass collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across the borough.
- Brown garden waste bin: Gravesham garden waste collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed Gravesham bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am 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 7am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to Gravesham 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 Gravesham bin collection day?
- Check at gravesham.gov.uk. Bin collection gravesham dates vary by street across DA postcodes.
- How do I report a missed Gravesham bin?
- Report through the Gravesham online form. Gravesham council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days.
- What is garden waste collection in Gravesham?
- Gravesham garden waste collection requires a subscription. The brown bin covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings fortnightly.
- Does Gravesham bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Gravesham rubbish collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check gravesham.gov.uk.
- What recycling does Gravesham collect?
- Gravesham borough council bin collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic and glass in the blue bin.