South Hams bin collection: collection days, waste collection and missed bins
South Hams bin collection is managed by South Hams District Council across the area including Totnes, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, Ivybridge, Salcombe, Modbury, Chillington and surrounding villages. South Hams District Council bin collection covers general waste, dry recycling, food waste and an optional garden waste service. South Hams waste collection uses wheeled bins and boxes depending on your property. Find your South Hams bin collection day at southhams.gov.uk. Report a missed South Hams refuse collection online after your scheduled collection day.
South Hams bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | South Hams District Council |
| Find bin day | South Hams District Council waste collection day finder at southhams.gov.uk |
| Collections | General waste, dry recycling, food waste, optional garden waste |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at southhams.gov.uk after collection day |
| Brown bin collection | South Hams brown bin collection for garden waste, subscription required |
| Area covered | Totnes, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, Ivybridge, Salcombe and all South Hams villages |
Find your South Hams bin collection day
South Hams bin collection dates vary by address across the rural district. South Hams District Council refuse collection operates on a weekly and fortnightly schedule depending on bin type. The online bin collection day finder at southhams.gov.uk lets you enter your postcode to confirm your exact schedule for general waste, recycling and food waste. South Hams council bin collection follows a regular annual calendar with changes published by the council ahead of bank holidays.
South Hams waste collection in rural areas may operate on different days to urban areas. Some South Hams villages have collections on less common days due to the rural road network. South Hams bin collection bank holiday schedules are published at southhams.gov.uk. Always check southhams.gov.uk for current South Hams bin collection dates and South Hams missed bin collection reporting procedures.
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South Hams District Council bin types
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable household rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of South Hams District Council bin collection standard service. Lid must be closed by 7am on collection day.
- Recycling collection: Dry recycling including paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass collected fortnightly on the alternate week. Part of South Hams council rubbish collection and recycling service.
- Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly. Part of South Hams District Council bin collection for all eligible properties.
- South Hams brown bin collection: Garden waste including grass, leaves and prunings. South Hams brown bin collection and South Hams recycling brown bin service requires a subscription. Check southhams.gov.uk for current garden waste collection dates and subscription details. South Hams garden waste collection is a seasonal service.
How to report a missed South Hams bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your South Hams bin collection day. South Hams District Council will not return for bins that were not correctly presented, overloaded, or contained the wrong materials. South Hams missed bin collection and South Hams missed refuse collection reports should be submitted online after the collection day.
- Check the South Hams bin collection schedule. Confirm your bin collection day at southhams.gov.uk. South Hams bin collection bank holiday changes may affect your schedule. Always check before reporting a South Hams missed bin collection.
- Confirm your bin was correctly presented. It must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid closed and only correct materials inside. South Hams missed refuse collection reports for incorrectly presented bins will not result in a return visit.
- Report online at southhams.gov.uk. Go to https://waste.southhams.gov.uk/ and use the missed collection form. Submit your South Hams missed bin collection report promptly after the collection day.
- Leave your bin accessible. South Hams District Council will arrange a return visit for valid missed collection reports. Keep your bin at the kerbside until collected.
South Hams bin collection: frequently asked questions
- How do I find my South Hams bin collection day?
- Use the South Hams District Council bin collection day finder at southhams.gov.uk. Enter your full postcode to find your general waste, recycling and food waste collection days. South Hams bin collection dates vary by address so always check your own postcode rather than relying on a neighbour's schedule.
- How do I report a missed South Hams bin collection?
- Report a South Hams missed bin collection or South Hams missed refuse collection online at southhams.gov.uk. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am. South Hams District Council refuse collection teams will arrange a return visit for valid missed bin reports.
- What is South Hams brown bin collection?
- South Hams brown bin collection is the garden waste subscription service offered by South Hams District Council. South Hams recycling brown bin accepts grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Subscribe at southhams.gov.uk. South Hams garden waste collection and South Hams bin collection bank holiday changes are both published at southhams.gov.uk.
- Does South Hams District Council collect bins on bank holidays?
- South Hams bin collection bank holiday schedules may revise collection days during Christmas, New Year, Easter and May bank holidays. South Hams District Council publishes revised collection dates at southhams.gov.uk ahead of public holidays. Always check southhams.gov.uk to confirm your South Hams bin collection dates around bank holidays.
- What goes in the South Hams recycling collection?
- South Hams council rubbish collection for recycling accepts paper, card, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, tins, cans, aerosols and glass bottles and jars. Contaminated or incorrectly sorted recycling may be left uncollected by South Hams District Council bin collection crews.