Stroud bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins in the Cotswolds and Severn Vale
Stroud bin collection is managed by Stroud District Council across the Gloucestershire Cotswolds and Severn Vale. Stroud council bin collection and rubbish collection stroud follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Stroud district bin collection covers the steep Five Valleys around Stroud town, the Severn Vale communities and rural Cotswold villages. Brown bin collection stroud covers garden waste by subscription. Stroud garden waste is popular given the district's green and hilly character. Stroud bulky waste collection is a separate bookable service. Stroud council bins serve approximately 50,000 households across a beautiful but challenging landscape for collection vehicles.
Stroud bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Stroud District Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | GL5, GL6, GL10, GL11, GL12 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Stroud town, Dursley, Cam and Coaley, Nailsworth, Stonehouse, Wotton-under-Edge |
Find your Stroud bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Stroud District Council website to find your exact stroud bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the GL5, GL6, GL10, GL11, GL12 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to stroud 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.
- Green recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and glass collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all stroud council bin collection areas.
- Brown garden waste bin: Brown bin collection stroud is a subscription. Stroud garden waste covers grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed Stroud bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am 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 7am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to Stroud District 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 Stroud bin collection day?
- Check at stroud.gov.uk/my-house. Stroud bin collection dates vary by street across GL postcodes.
- How do I report a missed Stroud bin?
- Report at stroud.gov.uk. Stroud council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days. Rubbish collection stroud crews return for valid reports.
- What is brown bin collection in Stroud?
- Brown bin collection stroud is a garden waste subscription. Stroud garden waste covers grass, leaves, hedge trimmings and small branches fortnightly.
- Does Stroud offer bulky waste collection?
- Yes. Stroud bulky waste collection is a bookable paid service for large items. Rubbish removal stroud for bulky items requires a booking through the council.
- Does Stroud bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Stroud district bin collection dates shift after bank holidays. Stroud council bins schedules are revised before each holiday.