Hertsmere bin collection: fortnightly collections across Borehamwood, Potters Bar and the Hertfordshire green belt
Last checked: 3 September 2026 against Hertsmere Borough Council
Hertsmere bin collection is managed by Hertsmere Borough Council in southern Hertfordshire. Hertsmere council bin collection and hertsmere borough council bin collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Hertsmere refuse collection covers Borehamwood, Potters Bar, Bushey and Radlett. Bin collection hertsmere and hertsmere rubbish collection serve approximately 42,000 households on the northern edge of London. Hertsmere garden waste collection is a subscription service.
At a glance
| Council | Hertsmere Borough Council |
| Type | Borough |
| Postcodes | WD6, WD7, EN5, EN6 |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Reporting | Online via council website |
Look up your Hertsmere bin day
Enter your details on Hertsmere Borough Council website for your exact schedule across WD6, WD7, EN5, EN6 postcodes.
Find your bin dayBins and recycling
- Black bin Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Purple recycling bin Paper, card, cans, plastic and glass collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy Weekly food waste collection across Hertsmere.
- Brown garden waste bin Hertsmere garden waste collection is a subscription service.
Collection areas
Home of Elstree Studios and Hertsmere's largest town. Hertsmere council bin collection serves the town centre and residential streets.
Commuter town on the Hertfordshire and London border. Standard hertsmere borough council bin collection schedules apply.
Residential town south of Watford. Bin collection hertsmere covers suburban streets.
Affluent commuter village. Hertsmere refuse collection covers detached and semi-detached housing.
Village near the studios. Hertsmere rubbish collection serves the village and surrounds.
Rural village in the green belt. Collection routes cover scattered residential properties.
Missed bin reporting
Check first: Was your bin at the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day with the lid closed?
- Confirm the day. Check your schedule on the council website including bank holidays.
- Check presentation. Correct bin, lid down, out by 6:30am on collection day.
- Report it. Go to Hertsmere Borough Council missed collection form.
- Wait for return. Valid reports get a return visit within working days.
Opens Hertsmere Borough Council website. This site is independent.
Questions residents ask
How do I find my Hertsmere bin day?
Check at hertsmere.gov.uk. Hertsmere bin collection dates vary by street across WD and EN postcodes.
How do I report a missed Hertsmere bin?
Report at hertsmere.gov.uk. Hertsmere council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days.
Does Hertsmere offer garden waste collection?
Yes. Hertsmere garden waste collection requires a paid annual subscription for the brown bin.
Does Hertsmere bin collection change on bank holidays?
Yes. Hertsmere refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays.
What recycling does Hertsmere collect?
Hertsmere borough council bin collection uses the purple bin for paper, card, cans, plastic and glass.