Adur bin collection: fortnightly waste and recycling along the West Sussex coast at Shoreham
Last checked: 3 September 2026 against Adur District Council (Adur and Worthing Councils) official pages
Adur bin collection is managed jointly by Adur and Worthing Councils along the West Sussex coast. Adur council bin collection and adur district council bin collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Adur refuse collection and bin collection adur cover Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Southwick and Sompting. Adur rubbish collection serves approximately 27,000 households in one of England's smallest districts. Adur garden waste collection requires a subscription. Adur waste collection covers BN postcode areas between Brighton and Worthing.
At a glance
| Council | Adur District Council (Adur and Worthing Councils) |
| Type | District |
| Postcodes served | BN41, BN42, BN43 |
| Bins out by | 6am on collection day |
| Reporting | Online via council website |
Look up your Adur bin day
Your adur bin collection day depends on your street and postcode. Enter your details on the Adur District Council (Adur and Worthing Councils) website to find your exact schedule. Bank holiday adjustments are published ahead of each holiday.
Find your bin collection dayBins and recycling in Adur
- Grey bin Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Blue recycling bin Paper, card, cans, plastic and glass collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy Weekly food waste collection across Adur.
- Brown garden waste bin Adur garden waste collection is a subscription service for fortnightly collections.
Collection areas
Harbour town at the mouth of the River Adur. Adur council bin collection serves the town's mixed housing.
Coastal community west of Shoreham. Standard adur district council bin collection schedules apply.
Community between Shoreham and Portslade. Bin collection adur covers terraced and semi-detached streets.
Village north of Lancing with a Saxon church. Adur refuse collection serves residential areas.
Inland areas north of Shoreham proper. Adur rubbish collection covers these quieter residential streets.
Modern housing development. Adur waste collection routes include newer estate roads.
Missed bin reporting steps
Check first: Was your bin at the kerbside by 6am on collection day with the lid fully closed? The council will not collect overflowing or contaminated bins.
- Confirm the day. Look up your scheduled collection date on the council website, accounting for bank holiday shifts.
- Check presentation. Correct bin, lid down, out by 6am on collection day, no side waste.
- Report it. Go to Adur District Council (Adur and Worthing Councils) missed collection form and fill in your details.
- Wait for return collection. Valid reports receive a return visit within a few working days.
Opens Adur District Council (Adur and Worthing Councils) website. This site is independent.
Questions residents ask
How do I find my Adur bin day?
Check at adur-worthing.gov.uk. Adur bin collection dates vary by street across BN postcodes.
How do I report a missed Adur bin?
Report at adur-worthing.gov.uk. Adur council bin collection missed reports must be submitted within two working days. Bins must be out by 6am.
Are Adur and Worthing the same council?
Adur and Worthing are separate districts that share services including waste collection under a joint arrangement.
Does Adur bin collection change on bank holidays?
Yes. Adur refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check adur-worthing.gov.uk.
What recycling does Adur collect?
Adur district council bin collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic and glass in the blue bin.