North Dorset bin collection: now Dorset Council waste services for Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury and Sturminster Newton
North Dorset District Council merged into Dorset Council in April 2019. All bin collections for the former North Dorset area are now managed by the new unitary authority.
North dorset bin collection is now managed by Dorset Council. North dorset council bin collection, north dorset district council bin collection and bin collection north dorset all operate under Dorset Council. North dorset bin collection days cover Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton and Gillingham. North dorset garden waste is a subscription service through Dorset Council.
North Dorset bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Dorset Council (formerly North Dorset District Council) |
| Find bin day | dorsetcouncil.gov.uk my local information |
| Report missed bin | dorsetcouncil.gov.uk missed bin collection |
| Bins out by | 6.30am on collection day |
| North dorset garden waste | Subscription through Dorset Council |
| North dorset bin collection | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, Gillingham (DT10, DT11, SP5, SP7) |
North Dorset bin collection areas
Find your North Dorset bin collection day
Dorset Council provides collection schedules for the former North Dorset area. North dorset bin collection and north dorset bin collection days are available.
Find your North Dorset bin collection dayBins and recycling in North Dorset
- Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly.
- Green bin (recycling): Paper, card, plastics, tins and cans fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste.
- North dorset garden waste: Subscription through Dorset Council.
Steps to report a missed North Dorset bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6.30am with the lid closed.
- Confirm collection was due. Check dorsetcouncil.gov.uk for your dates.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 6.30am, correct contents.
- Report online. Go to dorsetcouncil.gov.uk missed bin collection.
- Leave bin accessible. Dorset Council will arrange a return.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my North Dorset bin collection day?
- Use the checker at dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
- What happened to North Dorset District Council?
- Merged into Dorset Council in April 2019.
- How do I report a missed bin?
- Report at dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. Bin must have been out by 6.30am.
- How do I get garden waste collection?
- Subscription through Dorset Council.
- What areas does North Dorset cover?
- Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, Gillingham, Stalbridge and Marnhull.