Stockport bin collection: Stockport MBC, bin days and how to report
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Stockport bin not collected? Report a missed bin collection Stockport after 6pm on your collection day at stockport.gov.uk. Stockport MBC bin collection operates a unique four-bin system where two bins are collected together each fortnight. Black and green bins are collected in Week A, blue and brown bins in Week B. This guide covers missed bin collection Stockport rules, including how to find your bin day Stockport, stockport bin days and what stockport mbc refuse collection covers across the borough.
Stockport bin collection missed rules at a glance
| Who collects | Stockport Council (Stockport MBC bin collection, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council) |
| How to report | Online at stockport.gov.uk/topic/bin-collection-problems or call 0161 217 6111 |
| When to report | After 6pm on your stockport bin collection day |
| Bins out by | 7am on your stockport bin collection day |
| Week A collections | Black bin (general waste) and green bin (food and garden waste) collected together |
| Week B collections | Blue bin (paper, card and cartons) and brown bin (glass, plastics, tins, cans) collected together |
| Garden waste permit | Required for green bin garden waste. 2026/27 permit costs £59. |
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Stockport MBC bin collection: the Week A and Week B system
Stockport mbc bin collection is one of the few UK councils that collects two bins together on the same day. This means you put out two bins every fortnight rather than one. Knowing which week is which is essential before reporting a missed stockport bin collection.
Week A: black bin and green bin collected together. The stockport council bin collection green bin takes food waste weekly and garden waste fortnightly (permit required).
Week B: blue bin and brown bin collected together. Stockport mbc bins blue takes paper, card and cartons. Brown takes glass bottles, plastic bottles, pots, tubs, tins and cans.
| Bin | What goes in it | Week |
|---|---|---|
| Black bin (general waste) | Non-recyclable household waste. Lid must close. No recycling, no food waste. | Week A fortnightly |
| Green bin (food and garden) | Food waste weekly. Garden waste fortnightly with permit. Stockport council green bin requires garden waste permit £59 per year. | Week A fortnightly (food weekly) |
| Blue bin (paper, card and cartons) | Paper, cardboard, cartons, envelopes. Keep dry. Stockport council refuse collection blue bin for paper only. | Week B fortnightly |
| Brown bin (glass, plastics and cans) | Glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays, food tins, drink cans. Rinse items. | Week B fortnightly |
Bin day Stockport: finding your Stockport bin collection dates
Before reporting a missed stockport bin collection, confirm your bin day Stockport and check which week you are in. Many residents searching for bin day Stockport, stockport bin days or bin stockport find they have put out the wrong bins for the wrong week rather than experiencing a genuine miss.
To find your bin day Stockport and stockport bin collection dates, enter your postcode into the official finder at stockport.gov.uk/find-your-collection-day. It shows your upcoming stockport bin collection schedule, which bins are due in Week A and Week B and your next collection dates. Bin day Stockport is property-specific so always check using your full address.
Stockport mbc bin collection covers around 130,000 households across Stockport, Cheadle, Bramhall, Marple, Hazel Grove, Romiley and Reddish. Your bin day Stockport council and your week (A or B) depend on your specific address and collection zone.
Find your Stockport bin collection datesHow to report a missed bin collection in Stockport
- Wait until after 6pm on your stockport bin collection day. Stockport council bin collection crews work until 6pm. Reporting before 6pm risks reporting a collection that has not yet been completed.
- Confirm which week you are in. Check stockport.gov.uk/find-your-collection-day to confirm whether it was a Week A or Week B stockport bin collection day. Putting out the wrong bins is not a missed stockport bin collection.
- Confirm bins were out by 7am. Stockport mbc refuse collection requires bins to be at the kerbside by 7am. Bins presented late are not treated as a missed stockport council bin collection.
- Report through stockport.gov.uk. Use the green button above to report the missed stockport bin collection online, or call 0161 217 6111.
Stockport green bin and garden waste permit
The stockport green bin and stockport council green bin is a dual-purpose container. It collects food waste every week and garden waste fortnightly. However, garden waste collection requires a paid permit. The stockport council waste collection garden waste permit for 2026/27 costs £59 per green bin for the full year from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Green bin collection Stockport garden waste will not be collected without a valid permit sticker. If your green bin garden waste was not collected, check your permit is valid and displayed correctly before reporting a missed stockport bin collection.
Stockport bin collection frequently asked questions
- How do I report a missed bin collection in Stockport?
- Wait until after 6pm on your stockport bin collection day then report online at stockport.gov.uk/topic/bin-collection-problems or call 0161 217 6111. Confirm your bin day Stockport and which week (A or B) before reporting stockport council missed bin collection.
- What is Week A and Week B in Stockport MBC bin collection?
- Stockport mbc bin collection runs on two alternating fortnightly weeks. Week A collects the black general waste bin and green food and garden bin together. Week B collects the blue paper and card bin and brown glass, plastics and cans bin together. Check stockport.gov.uk to confirm your current week.
- How do I find my bin day Stockport?
- Enter your postcode into stockport.gov.uk/find-your-collection-day to find your bin day Stockport, your stockport bin days and whether you are in Week A or Week B. Bin day Stockport is address-specific so always use your full address.
- What bin is it this week in Stockport?
- Stockport has four bins collected in two fortnightly pairs. Check stockport.gov.uk/find-your-collection-day with your postcode to confirm whether this week is Week A (black and green bins) or Week B (blue and brown bins) for your address.
- Does the Stockport green bin need a permit?
- Yes. Stockport council green bin garden waste requires a paid permit costing £59 for 2026/27. Food waste in the green bin is collected weekly without a permit. If your green bin collection Stockport garden waste was missed, confirm your permit is valid before reporting stockport council missed bin collection.
- What is wheelie bin collection Stockport tomorrow?
- To check your wheelie bin collection Stockport tomorrow, use the official bin day finder at stockport.gov.uk/find-your-collection-day with your postcode. It shows your next collection date, which bins are due and whether tomorrow is a scheduled stockport mbc bin collection day for your address.