Gosport bin collection: borough council refuse and recycling for the Hampshire peninsula
Gosport bin collection covers England's most densely populated borough outside London, on a peninsula between Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent.
Gosport bin collection is managed by Gosport Borough Council. Gosport council bin collection, gosport borough council bin collection and bin collection gosport all operate fortnightly. Gosport refuse collection and gosport rubbish collection handle general waste. Gosport council refuse collection covers all PO12 and PO13 postcodes. Gosport recycling collection handles dry recyclables on alternate weeks. Rubbish collection gosport, gosport council waste collection and gosport recycling bins all refer to this service. Gosport bin collection dates, gosport brown bin collection dates and gosport bin not collected queries are answered through the council website.
Gosport bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Gosport Borough Council |
| Find bin day | gosport.gov.uk collection day search |
| Report missed bin | gosport.gov.uk missed refuse collection |
| Bins out by | 6.30am on collection day |
| Garden waste | Subscription service |
| Gosport council bin collection | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Alverstoke, Elson, Bridgemary, Rowner (PO12, PO13) |
Gosport bin collection areas
Find your Gosport bin collection day
Gosport Borough Council provides a collection day search. Gosport bin collection, gosport council bin collection and bin collection gosport dates are available.
Find your Gosport bin collection dayBins and recycling in Gosport
- Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly. Part of gosport refuse collection and gosport rubbish collection.
- Green bin (recycling): Gosport recycling collection covers paper, card, plastics, tins and cans fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste as part of gosport bin collection.
- Garden waste: Subscription service for grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
Steps to report a missed Gosport bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6.30am with the lid closed.
- Confirm collection was due. Check gosport.gov.uk for your dates.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 6.30am, correct contents.
- Report online. Go to gosport.gov.uk missed refuse collection.
- Leave bin accessible. The council will arrange a return.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Gosport bin collection day?
- Use the search at gosport.gov.uk. Gosport bin collection and gosport council bin collection dates are available.
- How do I report a missed bin?
- Report at gosport.gov.uk. Bin must have been out by 6.30am.
- What areas does Gosport cover?
- Gosport borough council bin collection covers Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent, Alverstoke, Elson, Bridgemary, Rowner, Brockhurst and Forton across PO12 and PO13.
- Is Gosport the same as Portsmouth?
- No. Gosport bin collection is managed by Gosport Borough Council, separate from Portsmouth City Council. They are neighbouring authorities across Portsmouth Harbour.
- What bins does Gosport provide?
- Black bin for general waste, green bin for gosport recycling collection, weekly food waste caddy and optional garden waste subscription.