Lichfield bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections
Lichfield bin collection is managed by Lichfield District Council across the whole district including Lichfield city, Burntwood, Rugeley, Fazeley and Armitage. Lichfield waste collection and lichfield refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Lichfield council bin collection, lichfield council bins and bin collection lichfield are managed through lichfielddc.gov.uk. Find your lichfield bin collection day at lichfielddc.gov.uk. Report a missed lichfield bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Lichfield Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Lichfield District Council |
| Find bin day | lichfielddc.gov.uk bin collection dates |
| Lichfield council brown bin | Lichfield council brown bin for garden waste, subscription required |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at lichfielddc.gov.uk after collection day |
| Lichfield recycling bins | Paper, card, plastic, cans and glass |
| Area covered | Lichfield city, Burntwood, Rugeley, Fazeley, Armitage |
Find your Lichfield bin collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode. Use the postcode checker at www.lichfielddc.gov.uk to confirm your exact bin collection dates. Bank holiday changes are published on the council website ahead of public holidays.
Find your Lichfield bin collection dayLichfield bin collection by area
Lichfield city bin collectionLichfield city bin collection covers WS13 and WS14. Lichfield District Council manages refuse and recycling. Find your lichfield bin collection day at lichfielddc.gov.uk.
Burntwood bin collectionBurntwood bin collection covers WS7. Lichfield District Council manages waste in Burntwood. Check lichfielddc.gov.uk.
Rugeley bin collectionRugeley bin collection covers WS15. Lichfield District Council serves Rugeley. Find your day at lichfielddc.gov.uk.
Fazeley bin collectionFazeley bin collection covers B78. Lichfield District Council manages refuse in Fazeley. Check lichfielddc.gov.uk.
Armitage bin collectionArmitage bin collection covers WS15. Lichfield District Council manages waste in Armitage with Handsacre. Find your day at lichfielddc.gov.uk.
Rural Lichfield districtRural communities across WS13 to WS15 are served by Lichfield District Council. Use your postcode at lichfielddc.gov.uk to confirm your lichfield bin collection dates.
Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of lichfield refuse collection and lichfield waste collection. Lid must be closed by 7am. Lichfield council bins not collected should be reported at lichfielddc.gov.uk.
- Lichfield recycling bins: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Lichfield recycling bins must contain only accepted materials. Part of lichfield council waste collection.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard bin collections lichfield.
- Lichfield council brown bin (garden waste): Lichfield council brown bin and lichfield brown bin collection require a subscription at lichfielddc.gov.uk. Lichfield brown bin collection dates and lichfield garden waste cover grass, leaves and hedge trimmings collected fortnightly.
How to report a missed collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due. Bank holidays may have moved your day.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to www.lichfielddc.gov.uk and submit your missed collection report promptly after the collection day.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Lichfield bin collection day?
- Use the lichfielddc.gov.uk bin collection dates finder. Bin collection lichfield and lichfield dc bin collection dates vary by street. Lichfield council bin collection is confirmed through the postcode checker.
- What is Lichfield council brown bin?
- Lichfield council brown bin and lichfield garden waste collection require a subscription at lichfielddc.gov.uk. Lichfield brown bin collection dates cover grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
- How do I report Lichfield bins not collected?
- Report lichfield council bins not collected at lichfielddc.gov.uk. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am.
- What goes in Lichfield recycling bins?
- Lichfield recycling bins accept paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass. Lichfield council recycling must not contain food waste or general rubbish.
- Does Lichfield bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised lichfield bin collection dates are published at lichfielddc.gov.uk before bank holidays.