Three Rivers bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections in south west Hertfordshire where the rivers Gade
Three Rivers bin collection is managed by Three Rivers District Council across south west Hertfordshire where the rivers Gade, Chess and Colne meet, bordering Greater London. Three Rivers council bin collection and three rivers refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Three Rivers bin collection dates are published on the council website where residents can check their exact collection day by postcode.
Three Rivers bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Three Rivers District Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | WD3, WD4, WD5, WD17, WD18, WD19, WD25 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Rickmansworth, Abbots Langley, Chorleywood, Croxley Green, South Oxhey, Sarratt and Chandlers Cross |
Find your Three Rivers bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Three Rivers District Council website to find your exact three rivers bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the WD3, WD4, WD5, WD17, WD18, WD19, WD25 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to three rivers 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.
- Purple recycling bin: Three rivers bin collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and glass fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across the district.
- Brown garden waste bin: Three rivers brown bin collection is a subscription service for garden waste fortnightly.
How to report a missed Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers bin collection day?
- Use the finder at threerivers.gov.uk. Three rivers bin collection this week and upcoming dates are shown by postcode. 3 rivers bin collection and three rivers bin collection are the same service.
- How do I report a missed Three Rivers bin?
- Report at threerivers.gov.uk. Three rivers bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days. Your bin must have been out by 6:30am.
- What does the purple bin collect in Three Rivers?
- Three rivers bin collection recycling uses the purple bin for paper, card, cans, plastic bottles, pots, tubs, trays and glass. Check threerivers.gov.uk for full accepted items.
- Is Three Rivers the same as 3 Rivers?
- Yes. 3 rivers bin collection and three rivers bin collection refer to the same service run by Three Rivers District Council in south west Hertfordshire.
- Does Three Rivers bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Three rivers bin collection dates shift after bank holidays. Three rivers bin collection calendar updates are published on the council website.