How do I find my Ashford bin collection day?

Use the Ashford Borough Council bin collection day finder at ashford.gov.uk. Enter your postcode to see your general waste, recycling and food waste collection days.

How do I report a missed bin collection in Ashford?

Report online at ashford.gov.uk in the bins and recycling section. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am on collection day.

Does Ashford Borough Council collect bins on bank holidays?

Ashford bin collection dates may be revised around bank holidays. Check ashford.gov.uk before any public holiday for your revised collection schedule.

Ashford bin collection: refuse collection Kent, collection days and missed bins

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Ashford bin collection is managed by Ashford Borough Council across the Ashford Kent area including Ashford town centre, Willesborough, Kennington, Bockhanger, Singleton, Kingsnorth, Shadoxhurst, Tenterden and surrounding villages. Bin collection in Ashford Kent uses wheeled bins for general waste, recycling and garden waste, with a weekly food waste caddy collection. Ashford refuse collection follows a fortnightly schedule for most bin types. Find your Ashford bin collection day at ashford.gov.uk. Report a missed collection to Ashford Borough Council online.

Ashford bin collection at a glance

Who collects	Ashford Borough Council
Find bin day	Ashford bin collection day finder at https://secure.ashford.gov.uk/waste/collectiondaylookup/
Collections	General waste, recycling, food waste caddy, optional garden waste
Bins out by	7am on collection day
Report missed bin	Online at ashford.gov.uk after collection day
Brown bin Ashford	Brown bin collection Ashford for garden waste, subscription required
Area covered	Ashford town, Willesborough, Tenterden and surrounding Ashford Kent villages

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Ashford bin collection day: find your schedule

Ashford bin collection dates vary by street and area across the borough. The Ashford Borough Council bin collection day finder at ashford.gov.uk lets you enter your postcode to see your personal schedule for all bin types. Ashford council waste collection and Ashford council refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. The Ashford bin collection calendar shows your collection dates for the full year including any bank holiday changes.

Refuse collection in Ashford Kent and recycling collection follow a fortnightly rotation. Ashford Borough bin collection for garden waste uses a brown bin on a subscription basis. Bin collection in Ashford Kent must be checked by individual address rather than by general area, as collection days vary significantly across the borough. Check ashford.gov.uk for your specific Ashford bin collection dates and Ashford BC refuse collection schedule.

Find your Ashford bin collection day

Ashford bin collection by area

Ashford town centre bin collection Bin collection in Ashford town centre covers the TN23 and TN24 postcode areas. Ashford Borough Council bin collection in the town serves both residential and mixed-use streets. Find your Ashford town collection day at ashford.gov.uk.

Willesborough bin collection Bin collection Willesborough covers the TN24 area as part of Ashford Borough Council refuse collection. Find your Willesborough collection day using your postcode at ashford.gov.uk.

Kennington and Bockhanger bin collection Kennington and Bockhanger bin collection cover parts of the TN24 and TN25 postcode areas. Ashford Borough bin collection in these residential areas follows the standard fortnightly Ashford schedule.

Tenterden bin collection Tenterden bin collection covers the TN30 postcode area within Ashford Borough. Refuse collection Ashford Kent in Tenterden and surrounding villages is managed by Ashford Borough Council. Check your day at ashford.gov.uk.

Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst bin collection Kingsnorth and Shadoxhurst are rural parishes within Ashford Borough. Bin collection in Ashford Kent for rural properties follows the same fortnightly schedule but may operate on different days. Use your postcode at ashford.gov.uk.

Singleton and Newtown bin collection Singleton and Newtown areas in Ashford Borough are served by Ashford Borough Council bin collection. These are newer residential developments in the TN23 area. Find your collection day at ashford.gov.uk with your full postcode.

Ashford Borough Council bin types and recycling

General waste bin (black or grey): Non-recyclable household rubbish. Collected fortnightly by Ashford refuse collection. Part of Ashford borough bin collection standard service. Lid must be closed by 7am on collection day.
Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass. Ashford recycling bins are collected fortnightly on the alternate week to general waste. Part of Ashford council waste collection. Keep only accepted materials in the recycling bin to avoid rejection by Ashford Borough Council refuse collection crews.
Food waste caddy: All cooked and uncooked food waste. Collected weekly as part of Ashford Borough Council bin collection. Use caddy liners to keep the caddy clean.
Brown bin collection Ashford (garden waste): Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Ashford bulky waste collection and brown bin garden waste are both optional paid services. Sign up for brown bin collection Ashford at ashford.gov.uk.

How to report a missed bin collection in Ashford

Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your Ashford bin collection day. Ashford Borough Council will not return for bins that were not presented correctly or contained the wrong waste. Missed bin collection Ashford reports should be submitted online after your scheduled collection day.

Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check your Ashford bin collection dates at ashford.gov.uk to confirm a collection was due at your address. Ashford BC refuse collection dates may change around bank holidays.
Check your bin was correctly presented. It must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid closed and only correct materials inside. Ashford Borough bin collection crews will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
Report at ashford.gov.uk. Go to https://secure.ashford.gov.uk/waste/reportmissedbin/ and submit your missed bin report. Missed bin collection Ashford reports should be submitted as soon as possible after the collection day.
Leave your bin accessible. Ashford Borough Council will arrange a return visit for valid missed collection reports. Keep your bin at the kerbside until collected.

Ashford bin collection: frequently asked questions

How do I find my Ashford bin collection day?: Use the Ashford Borough Council bin collection day finder at ashford.gov.uk. Enter your postcode to see your general waste, recycling and food waste collection days. Bin collection in Ashford Kent varies by address so always check your own postcode.
What is refuse collection in Ashford Kent?: Refuse collection Ashford Kent is managed by Ashford Borough Council for all residential properties across the borough. Ashford refuse collection covers general waste, dry recycling and food waste on a weekly or fortnightly schedule. Rubbish collection Ashford and bin collection Ashford are the same service run by Ashford BC.
How do I report a missed bin collection in Ashford?: Report a missed Ashford bin collection or missed bin collection Ashford online at ashford.gov.uk. Go to the bins and recycling section and complete the missed collection form. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am. Ashford Borough Council refuse collection teams will arrange a return visit for valid reports.
What is Ashford Borough Council bin collection calendar?: The Ashford bin collection calendar shows your personal schedule for all bin types at your address for the full year. It is available through the bin collection day finder at ashford.gov.uk. The Ashford BC refuse collection calendar includes any bank holiday changes that affect your collection dates.
What is Ashford bulky waste collection?: Ashford bulky waste collection and Ashford Borough Council large item collection cover furniture, mattresses, white goods and other oversized household items. Book and pay through ashford.gov.uk. This service is separate from standard Ashford Borough bin collection.
Does Ashford Borough Council collect bins on bank holidays?: Ashford bin collection dates may be revised around bank holidays. Ashford Borough Council publishes revised collection dates on ashford.gov.uk before public holidays. Always check your Ashford bin collection calendar at ashford.gov.uk close to any bank holiday period.