Chichester bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins across the cathedral city and South Downs
Chichester bin collection is managed by Chichester District Council across the cathedral city and surrounding South Downs countryside in West Sussex. Chichester council bin collection and chichester refuse collection and chichester waste collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. chichester district council bin collection and chichester district council waste collection cover the compact Roman city, the Manhood Peninsula coast and rural villages reaching into the South Downs National Park. Chichester bin collection serves approximately 54,000 households. Chichester garden waste collection is a subscription service. Bin collection chichester covers PO and GU postcode areas.
Chichester bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Chichester District Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | PO18, PO19, PO20, PO21, GU28, GU29 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Chichester city, Selsey, East Wittering and Bracklesham, Midhurst, Petworth, Tangmere and Fishbourne |
Find your Chichester bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Chichester District Council website to find your exact chichester bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the PO18, PO19, PO20, PO21, GU28, GU29 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to chichester 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 chichester council bin collection areas.
- Brown garden waste bin: Chichester garden waste collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed Chichester 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 Chichester 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 Chichester bin collection day?
- Check at chichester.gov.uk. Chichester bin collection dates vary by street across PO and GU postcodes.
- How do I report a missed Chichester bin?
- Report at chichester.gov.uk. Chichester council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days. Bins must be out by 6am.
- What is garden waste collection in Chichester?
- Chichester garden waste collection requires a paid subscription. The brown bin covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings fortnightly.
- Does Chichester bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Chichester refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check chichester.gov.uk for revised schedules.
- What recycling does Chichester collect?
- Chichester district council bin collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic and glass in the green bin.