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West Dorset bin collection: now Dorset Council waste services for Dorchester, Bridport and Sherborne

Checked against Dorset Council official waste pages on 6 September 2026. Spotted a change? Contact us.

West dorset bin collection is now managed by Dorset Council following the merger of West Dorset District Council into the new unitary authority in April 2019. West dorset council bin collection, west dorset district council bin collection and bin collection west dorset all now operate under Dorset Council. West dorset bin collection days cover Dorchester, Bridport, Sherborne, Beaminster and Lyme Regis. West dorset garden waste is a subscription service through Dorset Council.

West Dorset bin collection at a glance

Who collectsDorset Council (formerly West Dorset District Council)
Find bin daydorsetcouncil.gov.uk my local information
Report missed bindorsetcouncil.gov.uk missed bin collection
Bins out by6.30am on collection day
West dorset garden wasteSubscription through Dorset Council
West dorset bin collectionFortnightly alternating refuse and recycling
Area coveredDorchester, Bridport, Sherborne, Beaminster, Lyme Regis (DT1, DT2, DT6, DT7, DT9)

West Dorset bin collection areas

Dorchester bin collectionDT1 and DT2 postcodes. Dorchester county town. West dorset bin collection serves Dorchester through Dorset Council.
Bridport bin collectionDT6 postcodes. Bridport market town. Part of west dorset council bin collection.
Sherborne bin collectionDT9 postcodes. Sherborne abbey town. Part of west dorset district council bin collection.
Lyme Regis bin collectionDT7 postcodes. Lyme Regis coastal town. Part of bin collection west dorset.
Beaminster bin collectionDT8 postcodes. Beaminster village. Part of west dorset bin collection days.
Cerne Abbas and Maiden NewtonDT2 postcodes. Rural villages. Part of west dorset bin collection through Dorset Council.

Find your West Dorset bin collection day

Dorset Council provides collection schedules for the former West Dorset area. West dorset bin collection, west dorset bin collection days and west dorset council bin collection dates are available.

Find your West Dorset bin collection day

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Bins and recycling in West Dorset

  • Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly.
  • Green bin (recycling): Paper, card, plastics, tins and cans fortnightly.
  • Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste as part of west dorset bin collection.
  • West dorset garden waste: West dorset garden waste requires a subscription through Dorset Council.

Steps to report a missed West Dorset bin collection

Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6.30am with the lid closed.

  1. Confirm collection was due. Check dorsetcouncil.gov.uk for your dates.
  2. Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 6.30am, correct contents.
  3. Report online. Go to dorsetcouncil.gov.uk missed bin collection.
  4. Leave bin accessible. Dorset Council will arrange a return.
Report a missed West Dorset bin collection

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find my West Dorset bin collection day?
Use the checker at dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
What happened to West Dorset District Council?
West Dorset District Council merged into Dorset Council in April 2019. West dorset district council bin collection is now managed by the new unitary authority.
How do I report a missed bin?
Report at dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. Bin must have been out by 6.30am.
How do I get garden waste collection?
West dorset garden waste requires a subscription through Dorset Council.
What areas does West Dorset cover?
Dorchester, Bridport, Sherborne, Lyme Regis, Beaminster and Cerne Abbas across DT1, DT2, DT6, DT7, DT8 and DT9.

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