Arun bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins along the West Sussex coast
Arun bin collection is managed by Arun District Council along the West Sussex coast between Worthing and Chichester. Arun council bin collection and arun refuse collection and arun waste collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. arun district council bin collection, arun district council waste collection and arun district council refuse collection covers the seaside towns of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton plus inland villages. Arun council refuse collection serves approximately 73,000 households. Arun garden waste collection is a subscription service. Bin collection arun covers properties across BN and PO postcode areas along the coastal plain.
Arun bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Arun District Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | BN16, BN17, BN18, PO21, PO22 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Rustington and East Preston, Arundel, Angmering, Felpham and Aldwick |
Find your Arun bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Arun District Council website to find your exact arun bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the BN16, BN17, BN18, PO21, PO22 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to arun bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Grey bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Green recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and glass collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all arun council bin collection areas.
- Brown garden waste bin: Arun garden waste collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed Arun bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6am on collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented or contaminated bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due on your street, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at the kerbside by 6am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to Arun District Council missed bin form and submit your report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will arrange a return collection for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Arun bin collection day?
- Check at arun.gov.uk. Arun bin collection dates vary by street across BN and PO postcodes.
- How do I report a missed Arun bin?
- Report at arun.gov.uk. Arun council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days. Bins must be out by 6am.
- What is garden waste collection in Arun?
- Arun garden waste collection requires a paid subscription for fortnightly brown bin collections.
- Does Arun bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Arun refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check arun.gov.uk for revised schedules.
- What recycling does Arun collect?
- Arun district council bin collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic and glass in the green bin.