South Staffordshire bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections in semi-rural Staffordshire between Wolverhampton
South Staffordshire bin collection is managed by South Staffordshire Council across semi-rural Staffordshire between Wolverhampton, Cannock and Bridgnorth covering green belt villages. South Staffordshire council bin collection and south staffordshire refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. South Staffordshire bin collection dates are published on the council website where residents can check their exact collection day by postcode. South Staffordshire Council serves the WV5, WV6, WV8, WV15, ST19, DY3, DY6, DY7 postcode areas with weekly food waste collection alongside the fortnightly bin rounds.
South Staffordshire bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | South Staffordshire Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | WV5, WV6, WV8, WV15, ST19, DY3, DY6, DY7 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Wombourne, Penkridge, Codsall, Kinver, Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley, Brewood and Coven |
Find your South Staffordshire bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the South Staffordshire Council website to find your exact south staffordshire bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the WV5, WV6, WV8, WV15, ST19, DY3, DY6, DY7 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to south staffordshire bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Grey bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Blue recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and containers collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across the district.
- Green garden waste bin: South staffordshire garden waste collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and trimmings.
How to report a missed South Staffordshire bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented or contaminated bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due on your street, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to South Staffordshire Council missed bin form and submit your report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will arrange a return collection for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my South Staffordshire bin collection day?
- Use the collection calendar at sstaffs.gov.uk. South staffordshire bin collection dates vary by area across multiple postcode districts.
- How do I report a missed South Staffordshire bin?
- Report at sstaffs.gov.uk. South staffs council bin collection dates must be confirmed before reporting. Your bin must have been out by 6:30am.
- What is garden waste collection in South Staffordshire?
- South staffordshire garden waste collection is a subscription service. The green bin covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings collected fortnightly.
- Does South Staffordshire bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. South staffs bin collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check sstaffs.gov.uk for revised calendars.
- What postcodes does South Staffordshire Council cover?
- South staffordshire bin collection covers WV5, WV6, WV8, WV15, ST19, DY3, DY6 and DY7 postcode areas. The district surrounds Wolverhampton and extends south to Kinver.