Hounslow bin collection: report a missed bin in TW3, TW4, TW5 and across the borough
Hounslow bin not collected? Hounslow Council handles rubbish collection and recycling across the London Borough of Hounslow, covering postcodes including TW3, TW4, TW5, TW6, TW7, TW8, TW13, TW14, W4 and W7. Areas served include Hounslow town centre, Chiswick, Brentford, Feltham, Isleworth, Heston, Hanworth and Bedfont. Black bins and recycling boxes are both collected fortnightly. If your hounslow bin collection was missed, report it after 5pm on collection day and before 5pm the next working day. This guide covers hounslow bin collection missed reports, lb hounslow refuse collection rules, hounslow council bin collection days and hounslow rubbish removal across the borough.
Hounslow bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | London Borough of Hounslow |
| How to report | Online via hounslow.gov.uk report a missed collection |
| When to report | After 5pm on collection day; before 5pm the next working day |
| Individual bin missed | Report online; council returns within 2 working days |
| Whole street missed | Report via the same online form |
| Bins out by | 7am on your Hounslow bin collection day (6am if 28C+, 5am if 33C+) |
| Collections | Black bin fortnightly; recycling boxes fortnightly; garden waste fortnightly (subscription) |
| Applies to | TW3, TW4, TW5, TW6, TW7, TW8, TW13, TW14, W4 and W7 postcodes |
Hounslow bin collection day: how to find your dates
Hounslow Council provides an online postcode lookup so residents across Hounslow, Chiswick, Brentford, Feltham, Isleworth, Heston, Hanworth and Bedfont can find their exact fortnightly bin collection schedule. Enter your postcode and select your address to see your black bin, recycling and garden waste collection dates.
In Hounslow, both the black wheelie bin and recycling boxes are collected fortnightly, but not necessarily on the same fortnight. Garden waste is collected fortnightly on the same day as recycling, for subscribers. All bins must be at the front boundary of your property by 7am, clearly visible and accessible from the pavement but not blocking it. In hot weather the presentation time moves earlier: 6am when temperatures reach 28C, and 5am at 33C and above.
Find your Hounslow bin collection dayHow to report a missed bin collection in Hounslow
Before you report: Hounslow will not reattempt a collection if your bin was not presented correctly. Bins must be at the front boundary by 7am, lid fully closed, not contaminated and not blocking the pavement. You must report after 5pm on collection day and before 5pm the next working day.
- Check presentation. Bin at front boundary, visible from pavement, lid fully closed, correct waste, not blocking the path. If any of these were not met, wait for your next hounslow bin collection day.
- Wait until after 5pm. Hounslow crews work throughout the day. Do not report before 5pm.
- Report before 5pm the next working day. Go to hounslow.gov.uk report a missed collection and submit the online form.
- Leave your bin out. Keep it at the front boundary. Hounslow Council will return within 2 working days.
Hounslow bins: what goes in each bin
| Bin / container | What goes in it | Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Black wheelie bin | Non-recyclable household waste: food-soiled packaging, nappies, polystyrene, broken items. Lid must be fully closed. | Fortnightly |
| Red recycling box | Plastic bottles, tubs and trays, glass bottles and jars, metal tins, cans, foil and aerosols. Clean and dry only. | Fortnightly |
| Blue recycling box | Paper, cardboard, magazines, envelopes and flattened cardboard packaging. | Fortnightly, same day as red box |
| Brown wheelie bin (garden waste) | Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge clippings, plants and small branches. Paid subscription required. | Fortnightly, same day as recycling |
What Hounslow Council will and will not collect
- Bin genuinely missed: Report after 5pm via hounslow.gov.uk report a missed collection. Council returns within 2 working days.
- Bin not presented correctly: Not at boundary by 7am, lid open, contaminated or blocking pavement means no reattempt. Wait for next scheduled hounslow bin collection day.
- Contaminated recycling: Boxes with incorrect items will not be emptied. Remove contaminants and present next fortnightly collection.
- Side waste: Only bin contents collected. No excess waste placed beside bins.
- Bank holidays: Collections may shift. Check hounslow.gov.uk for revised dates.
Hounslow bin collection frequently asked questions
- How do I report a missed bin collection in Hounslow?
- Report online at hounslow.gov.uk report a missed collection after 5pm on your collection day and before 5pm the next working day. Council returns within 2 working days.
- How do I find my bin day in Hounslow?
- Use the postcode lookup at hounslow.gov.uk collection days to find your exact fortnightly black bin and recycling dates.
- What time do Hounslow bins need to be out?
- By 7am on your hounslow bin collection day. If temperatures are forecast at 28C or above, 6am. At 33C or above, 5am.
- How often is the black bin collected in Hounslow?
- The black wheelie bin is collected fortnightly. Recycling boxes are also fortnightly but may fall on a different week to the black bin. Check your individual schedule at hounslow.gov.uk.
- Does Hounslow collect on bank holidays?
- Collections may shift during bank holidays. Check hounslow.gov.uk for revised dates before assuming your normal hounslow bin collection day applies.
- How do I get a bulky waste collection in Hounslow?
- Book a chargeable bulky waste collection via the Hounslow Council website for large items such as furniture and white goods that cannot go in your black bin.