How do I find my Guildford bin day?

Use the Guildford Borough Council bin day finder at https://my.guildford.gov.uk/customers/s/view-bin-collections. Enter your postcode to find your general waste, recycling and food waste collection days.

How do I get garden waste collection in Guildford?

Garden waste collection Guildford requires an annual subscription at guildford.gov.uk. Once subscribed your brown bin is collected fortnightly.

Guildford bin collection: bin day, garden waste and reporting missed collections

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Guildford bin collection is managed by Guildford Borough Council across the borough including Guildford town, Godalming, Cranleigh, Shalford, Burpham, Merrow, Worplesdon, Send and surrounding Surrey villages. Guildford Borough Council bin collection uses a wheeled bin system for general waste and recycling, with a weekly food waste collection and an optional brown bin garden waste service. The Guildford bin day varies by street. Find your Guildford bin collection day at guildford.gov.uk. Report a missed bin to Guildford Borough Council online after your scheduled collection day.

Guildford bin collection at a glance

Who collects	Guildford Borough Council
Find bin day	Guildford bin day finder and find my bin day Guildford at guildford.gov.uk
Bins collected	General waste, dry recycling, food waste, optional garden waste
Bins out by	7am on collection day
Report missed bin	Online at guildford.gov.uk after collection day
Garden waste Guildford	Brown bin collection Guildford for garden waste, subscription required
Area covered	Guildford town, Godalming, Cranleigh, Shalford and all Guildford Borough villages

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Guildford bin day: find your collection schedule

The Guildford bin day varies by street and postcode across the borough. The Guildford Borough Council bin collection day finder at guildford.gov.uk lets you enter your postcode or address to find your exact Guildford bin collection day for all bin types. Guildford council bin collection and Guildford Borough bin collection refer to the same service run by the council. Guildford council bin collection days follow a regular weekly and fortnightly schedule throughout the year.

Guildford council refuse collection and Guildford council waste collection operate on the same day at your address, with different bin types collected on alternating weeks. Garden waste collection Guildford is a separate subscription service using a brown bin. Find my bin day Guildford and Guildford bin collection day searches all work through the guildford.gov.uk postcode lookup. Guildford bins must be at the kerbside by 7am on collection day. Guildford bin collection 2022 and earlier schedules followed the same pattern that continues today.

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Guildford bin collection by area

Guildford town centre bin collection Guildford town bin collection covers the GU1 and GU2 postcode areas. Guildford Borough Council manages refuse and recycling collection across the town centre and adjacent residential streets. Find your Guildford town bin day at guildford.gov.uk.

Godalming bin collection Godalming bin collection covers the GU7 and GU8 postcode areas within Guildford Borough. Guildford Borough bin collection in Godalming follows the standard district schedule. Find your collection day at guildford.gov.uk.

Cranleigh bin collection Cranleigh bin collection covers the GU6 postcode area. Guildford Borough Council manages waste collection in Cranleigh and surrounding Surrey Hills villages. Check your day at guildford.gov.uk.

Burpham and Merrow bin collection Burpham and Merrow bin collection covers the GU4 postcode area east of Guildford. These suburban Guildford areas are served by Guildford Borough Council on the standard bin collection schedule. Find your day at guildford.gov.uk.

Shalford bin collection Shalford bin collection covers the GU4 area south of Guildford. Guildford Borough Council manages refuse collection in Shalford village and the surrounding rural properties. Check your bin day at guildford.gov.uk.

Worplesdon and Send bin collection Worplesdon and Send bin collection cover the GU3 postcode area. These rural Guildford Borough communities are served by Guildford Borough Council bin collection. Find your collection day at guildford.gov.uk.

Guildford Borough Council bins: what each bin is for

General waste bin (black): Non-recyclable household rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of Guildford council refuse collection. Lid must be closed by 7am on collection day. Guildford bins must not be overfilled.
Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass collected fortnightly on the alternate week. Part of Guildford council waste collection recycling service.
Food waste caddy: All cooked and uncooked food waste. Collected weekly as part of the standard Guildford Borough Council bin collection service.
Brown bin collection Guildford (garden waste): Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Garden waste collection Guildford requires an annual subscription at guildford.gov.uk. Brown bin collection Guildford dates are confirmed on subscription. Guildford waste disposal for garden material uses the brown bin service.

How to report a missed Guildford bin collection

Before you report: Your Guildford bins must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your Guildford bin day. Guildford Borough Council will not return for bins not correctly presented or containing wrong materials. Report a missed Guildford Borough Council bin collection online at guildford.gov.uk after the scheduled collection day.

Confirm your Guildford bin collection day. Check your Guildford bin day at guildford.gov.uk. Bank holidays may have revised your collection day.
Check your bin was correctly presented. Guildford bins must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid closed and correct contents. Guildford council bin collection crews will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
Report at guildford.gov.uk. Go to https://my.guildford.gov.uk/customers/s/view-bin-collections and submit your missed collection report. Guildford Borough bin collection missed reports should be submitted promptly after the collection day.
Leave your bin accessible. Guildford Borough Council will arrange a return visit for valid reports. Keep your bin at the kerbside until collected.

Guildford bin collection: frequently asked questions

How do I find my Guildford bin day?: Use the Guildford Borough Council bin day finder at https://my.guildford.gov.uk/customers/s/view-bin-collections. Enter your postcode to find your exact Guildford bin collection day for general waste, recycling and food waste. Guildford bin collection days vary by street so always use your own postcode.
How do I get garden waste collection in Guildford?: Garden waste collection Guildford and brown bin collection Guildford require an annual subscription. Sign up and pay at guildford.gov.uk. Once subscribed, your brown bin is collected fortnightly. Guildford waste disposal for garden material is not included in the standard bin collection service.
How do I report a missed Guildford Borough Council bin collection?: Report online at guildford.gov.uk in the bins section. Your Guildford bins must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am. Guildford Borough bin collection teams will arrange a return visit for valid missed collection reports.
What does Guildford Borough Council bin collection cover?: Guildford council bin collection covers general waste, dry recycling, food waste and optionally garden waste. Guildford borough bin collection serves all residential properties across Guildford town, Godalming, Cranleigh and surrounding Surrey villages. Guildford council waste collection and Guildford council refuse collection are the same service.
Does Guildford bin collection change on bank holidays?: Guildford bin collection days may be revised around bank holidays. Guildford Borough Council publishes revised collection dates at guildford.gov.uk before public holidays. Always check your Guildford bin day before any bank holiday to confirm your revised schedule.