East Dorset bin collection: now managed by Dorset Council for Wimborne, Ferndown and Verwood
East dorset bin collection is now managed by Dorset Council following the merger of the former East Dorset District Council in April 2019. Bin collection east dorset, east dorset council bin collection and east dorset bins all operate through Dorset Council systems. East dorset refuse collection and east dorset rubbish collection handle general waste fortnightly. East dorset bin collection dates are available through the Dorset Council postcode checker. East dorset garden waste and east dorset garden waste collection are subscription services through Dorset Council.
East Dorset bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Dorset Council (formerly East Dorset District Council) |
| Find bin day | dorsetcouncil.gov.uk postcode checker |
| Report missed bin | dorsetcouncil.gov.uk missed bin form |
| Bins out by | 6.30am on collection day |
| East dorset garden waste | Paid annual subscription |
| East dorset bin collection | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Wimborne Minster, Ferndown, Verwood, Corfe Mullen, West Moors, Colehill |
East Dorset bin collection areas
Find your East Dorset bin collection day
East dorset bin collection dates are now managed through the Dorset Council website. Enter your postcode to find your exact collection schedule. Bin collection east dorset, east dorset council bin collection and east dorset bins schedules are all available through the same postcode checker.
Find your East Dorset bin collection dayBins and recycling in East Dorset
- Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of east dorset refuse collection and east dorset rubbish collection.
- Green bin (recycling): Paper, card, plastics, tins and cans collected fortnightly on alternate weeks.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection as part of east dorset bin collection.
- East dorset garden waste: East dorset garden waste and east dorset garden waste collection require a paid annual Dorset Council subscription for the brown bin.
Steps to report a missed East Dorset bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6.30am on your collection day with the lid closed. Dorset Council will not return for bins put out late.
- Confirm collection was due. Check dorsetcouncil.gov.uk for your east dorset bin collection dates.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 6.30am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to dorsetcouncil.gov.uk missed bin and submit within 2 working days.
- Leave bin accessible. Dorset Council will arrange a return for valid reports.