South Somerset bin collection: Somerset Council waste services for the former South Somerset district including Yeovil and Chard
Somerset Council (formerly South Somerset District Council) manages bin collection across the South Somerset area.
South somerset bin collection is now managed by Somerset Council following the merger of South Somerset District Council in April 2023. South somerset district council waste collection, south somerset rubbish collection and south somerset waste collection calendar all refer to the same service now under Somerset Council. South somerset garden waste collection dates and south somerset green bin collection dates cover the subscription garden waste service. South somerset garden waste and south somerset garden waste collection are paid services. South somerset missed bin collection reports go through somerset.gov.uk. South somerset waste partnership was the predecessor organisation. Bin collection south somerset covers Yeovil, Chard, Crewkerne, Wincanton, Ilminster and surrounding villages.
Find your South Somerset bin collection day
Enter your postcode to find your exact south somerset bin collection schedule including bank holiday changes.
Find your South Somerset bin collection daySouth Somerset bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Somerset Council (formerly South Somerset District Council) |
| Find bin day | Online postcode checker |
| Report missed bin | Online reporting form |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Garden waste | Subscription or seasonal service |
| Collection frequency | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Yeovil, Chard, Crewkerne, Wincanton, Ilminster, Somerton |
South Somerset bin collection areas
Bins and recycling in South Somerset
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Lid must close fully.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastics, tins and cans collected fortnightly on alternate weeks.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection where available.
- Garden waste: Subscription or seasonal service. Covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
How to report a missed South Somerset bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid closed.
- Confirm collection was due. Check the council website for your scheduled date.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 7am, correct contents.
- Report online. Go to the council missed bin form and submit within 2 working days.
- Leave bin accessible. The council will arrange a return for valid reports.
Steps to manage your South Somerset bin collection
- Check your schedule. Use the online checker for your south somerset bin collection day.
- Present bins correctly. At kerbside by 7am, lid closed, no extra bags.
- Subscribe to garden waste. If available, subscribe for garden waste collection.
- Report issues promptly. Submit within 2 working days of your scheduled collection.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my South Somerset bin collection day?
- Use the collection day checker at the iCollectionDay portal. South somerset bin collection, south somerset waste collection calendar and south somerset garden waste collection dates are available.
- How do I report a missed South Somerset bin collection?
- Report south somerset missed bin collection at somerset.gov.uk. Your bin must have been out by 7am.
- What happened to South Somerset District Council bins?
- South Somerset District Council merged into Somerset Council in April 2023. South somerset district council waste collection is now managed by Somerset Council. The same collection schedules continue in the former SSDC area.
- How do I get garden waste collection in South Somerset?
- South somerset garden waste and south somerset garden waste collection require a paid subscription. South somerset green bin collection dates are confirmed on subscription.
- What is the south somerset waste partnership?
- South somerset waste partnership was the previous organisation managing waste services. It has been replaced by Somerset Council's waste team covering the whole county.