Barnet bin collection: report a missed bin in the London Borough of Barnet
Barnet bin not collected? Barnet Council handles rubbish collection, refuse collection and recycling across the London Borough of Barnet, covering postcodes including EN4, EN5, N2, N3, N11, N12, N14, N20, NW4, NW7, NW9 and NW11. If your bin was missed, you can report it online. Garden waste in Barnet is collected fortnightly on a paid subscription. This guide covers green bin collection in Barnet, garden waste collection Barnet, Barnet bulky waste collection and all Barnet waste collection services.
Barnet bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | London Borough of Barnet |
| How to report | Online via barnet.gov.uk missed bin collection form |
| When to report | After confirming bins were out by 6am; report after 5pm if not yet collected |
| Individual bin missed | Report online; council aims to collect within 2 working days |
| Whole street missed | Check the bin collection updates page first, then report if no disruption listed |
| Bins out by | 6am on your Barnet bin collection day |
| Collections | Rubbish and recycling weekly; garden waste fortnightly (subscription) |
| Applies to | EN4, EN5, N2, N3, N11, N12, N14, N20, NW4, NW7, NW9, NW11 and surrounding postcodes |
Barnet bin collection day: how to find your dates
Barnet Council provides an official postcode-based tool to look up your bin collection day. Use the link below to enter your postcode and find your scheduled collection date for rubbish, recycling and garden waste across areas including Finchley, Hendon, Edgware, Chipping Barnet, New Barnet, Whetstone, Mill Hill, Golders Green, Cricklewood and East Barnet.
Remember that garden waste in Barnet is collected fortnightly, not weekly. Rubbish and recycling are collected on the same day each week. All bins must be placed at the boundary of your property by 6am on collection day. Crews may collect up until 5pm, so do not report a missed Barnet bin collection earlier than the afternoon.
Find your Barnet bin collection dayHow to report a missed bin collection in Barnet
Before you report: Check that your bins were placed at the boundary of your property by 6am. Barnet Council will not collect bins that are too heavy, overfilled, or contaminated. Also check the Barnet bin collection updates page for any known disruptions on your road before reporting.
- Check your bins were presented correctly. Bins must be at the boundary of your property by 6am. The lid must be fully closed. Bins that are too heavy or overfilled will not be emptied.
- Check the bin collection updates page. Visit the Barnet Council updates page to see if there are any known delays or disruptions affecting your road. If your road is listed, wait for the council to return.
- Confirm your bin is a Barnet bin. Barnet Council does not collect bins that are not marked with the Barnet logo. If your bin is unmarked, it will not be emptied.
- Report after 5pm on your collection day. If your bins on your road have been collected but yours has not, and there are no known disruptions, visit barnet.gov.uk report missed bin and complete the online form.
- Await collection within 2 working days. Once your report is confirmed, Barnet Council aims to return and collect your bin within 2 working days.
Barnet bins: what goes in each bin
| Bin | What goes in it | Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Black bin (general waste) | Non-recyclable household waste: food-soiled packaging, nappies, broken items, polystyrene. Lid must be fully closed. | Weekly. Extra waste beside the bin will not be collected. |
| Blue recycling bin | Paper, card, plastic bottles, pots, tubs, cartons, glass bottles and jars, metal tins and cans. Extra recycling can be placed in clear sacks beside the blue bin. Flattened cardboard under 1 metre squared accepted alongside. | Weekly, same day as black bin |
| Green garden waste bin (subscription) | Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge clippings, small branches, plants and flowers. Bin must display a valid Barnet sticker for the current service year. | Fortnightly. Subscription required (PS103.80 for 2026/27 for one bin). |
What Barnet Council will and will not collect
- Bin genuinely missed: Report after 5pm on collection day via the online form. Council aims to collect within 2 working days if the report is confirmed.
- Bin not out on time: Not considered a missed collection if bins were not at the boundary by 6am. You must wait until your next Barnet bin collection day.
- Contaminated recycling: A contaminated blue bin will not be emptied. A hanger may be left indicating the reason. Remove contaminants and present on the next collection day.
- Overloaded or heavy bins: Bins must not be overfilled or excessively heavy. The lid must always be fully closed or the bin will not be emptied.
- Extra side waste: Barnet Council does not collect waste placed beside black bins. Extra recycling in clear sacks alongside the blue bin is accepted.
- Bank holidays: Collections may be adjusted during bank holidays. Check the Barnet Council website for revised collection days before reporting a missed collection.
Barnet bin collection frequently asked questions
- How do I report a missed bin collection in Barnet?
- Report online at barnet.gov.uk report missed bin. Check the bin collection updates page first and only report after 5pm if other bins on your road have been collected.
- How do I find my bin day in Barnet?
- Use the official postcode lookup at barnet.gov.uk find bin collection day. Enter your postcode to see your next scheduled collection date.
- What time do Barnet bins need to be out?
- All bins must be at the boundary of your property by 6am on your collection day. Barnet crews may collect up until 5pm, so do not report a missed collection before the afternoon.
- How often is garden waste collected in Barnet?
- Garden waste in Barnet is collected fortnightly on a paid subscription. The 2026/27 service costs PS103.80 for one green bin. Your bin must display a valid Barnet sticker to be emptied.
- Does Barnet collect on bank holidays?
- Barnet bin collection days may be adjusted over bank holidays. Check the bin collection updates page at barnet.gov.uk for revised dates before assuming your normal collection day applies.
- Can I get a second blue recycling bin in Barnet?
- Yes. If you regularly have more recycling than fits in one blue bin, you can request a second blue recycling bin from Barnet Council. There is a charge for this service.