Tonbridge and Malling bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins in west Kent
Tonbridge and Malling bin collection is managed by Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council across west Kent. Tonbridge and malling council bin collection and tonbridge and malling waste collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Tonbridge and malling brown bin collection covers garden waste by subscription. Tonbridge and malling recycling bins and tonbridge and malling refuse bins are collected on alternate fortnights. Waste collection tonbridge and malling covers the market town, Medway valley communities and rural villages. Tonbridge and malling missed bin collection reports can be made online. Tonbridge and malling bulky waste collection is a separate bookable service. Bin collection tonbridge and malling serves approximately 55,000 households.
Tonbridge and Malling bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council |
| Council type | Borough |
| Postcodes | TN9, TN10, TN11, TN12, ME6, ME18, ME19, ME20 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Tonbridge, Borough Green and Wrotham, Snodland, Aylesford, West Malling, Hadlow and East Peckham |
Find your Tonbridge and Malling bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council website to find your exact tonbridge and malling bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the TN9, TN10, TN11, TN12, ME6, ME18, ME19, ME20 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to tonbridge and malling bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Green bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Blue recycling bin: Tonbridge and malling recycling bins cover paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and glass fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across the borough.
- Brown garden waste bin: Tonbridge and malling brown bin collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed Tonbridge and Malling 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 Tonbridge and Malling Borough 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 Tonbridge and Malling bin collection day?
- Check at tmbc.gov.uk. Tonbridge and malling bins collection dates vary by street across TN and ME postcodes.
- How do I report a missed Tonbridge and Malling bin?
- Report at tmbc.gov.uk. Tonbridge and malling missed bin collection reports should be made within two working days. Bins must be out by 6:30am.
- What is brown bin collection in Tonbridge and Malling?
- Tonbridge and malling brown bin and tonbridge and malling brown bin collection cover garden waste by subscription fortnightly.
- Does Tonbridge and Malling offer bulky waste collection?
- Yes. Tonbridge and malling bulky waste collection is a bookable paid service for large items.
- What recycling does Tonbridge and Malling collect?
- Tonbridge and malling recycling bins and tonbridge and malling refuse bins cover paper, card, cans, plastic and glass in the blue bin.