Cotswold bin collection: district council waste services across Cirencester, Moreton in Marsh and the Cotswolds
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Cotswold bin collection is managed by Cotswold District Council covering a large rural area of Gloucestershire. Cotswold council bin collection, cotswold district council bin collection and cotswold waste collection all operate on a fortnightly alternating schedule. The district covers Cirencester, Moreton in Marsh, Chipping Campden, Tetbury, Stow-on-the-Wold, Winchcombe, Bourton-on-the-Water and surrounding Cotswolds villages. Cotswold district council rubbish collection and cotswold district council recycling handle the full range of waste services. Cotswold garden waste collection is a subscription service. Bin collection moreton in marsh, bin collection chipping campden and bin collection winchcombe are all part of the same cotswold district bin collection.
Cotswold bin collection areas
Cotswold bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Cotswold District Council |
| Find bin day | community.cotswold.gov.uk waste enquiry |
| Report missed bin | cotswold.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/report-a-missed-bin-collection |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Cotswold garden waste collection | Paid annual subscription |
| Cotswold district council bin collection | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Cirencester, Moreton in Marsh, Tetbury, Chipping Campden, Winchcombe |
How to report a missed Cotswold bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid closed. Cotswold District Council will not return for bins put out late.
- Confirm collection was due. Check cotswold.gov.uk to verify your cotswold bin collection schedule.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to cotswold.gov.uk report missed bin and submit within 2 working days.
- Leave bin accessible. Cotswold District Council will arrange a return for valid cotswold district council missed bin collection reports.
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Bins and recycling in the Cotswolds
- Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of cotswold district council rubbish collection.
- Blue bin (recycling): Paper, card, plastics, tins and cans collected fortnightly. Part of cotswold district council recycling.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection as part of cotswold bin collection.
- Cotswold garden waste collection: Cotswold garden waste collection requires a paid annual subscription. Cotswold district council green bin covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings fortnightly.
- Cotswold district council bulky collection: Cotswold district council bulky collection is a paid service for large items. Book through cotswold.gov.uk.
Find your Cotswold bin collection day
Cotswold District Council provides an online waste collection enquiry tool. Cotswold bin collection, cotswold district council bin collection dates and cotswolds bin collection schedules are all available. Enter your postcode to find your exact collection day. Bank holiday changes are published in advance.
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Steps to manage your Cotswold bin collection
- Check your schedule. Use the waste enquiry tool at cotswold.gov.uk for your cotswold district council bin collection dates.
- Present bins correctly. At kerbside by 7am, lid closed, no extra bags.
- Subscribe to garden waste. Cotswold garden waste collection requires a paid subscription.
- Report issues promptly. Cotswold district council missed bin collection reports must be made within 2 working days.