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Torbay bin collection: report a missed bin and find your collection day

Checked against Torbay Council (SWISCo) official waste pages on 15 August 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us on the contact page.

Torbay bin not collected? Torbay Council (SWISCo) handles rubbish collection, refuse collection and recycling across TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4 and TQ5 postcodes. If your torbay bin collection was missed, report it as soon as possible after your collection day. This guide covers torbay bin collection missed reports, torbay council bin collection days, torbay refuse collection rules and torbay rubbish removal in full.

Torbay bin collection at a glance

Who collectsTorbay Council (SWISCo)
How to reportOnline via the Torbay Council missed collection form
When to reportas soon as possible after your collection day
Return visitWithin as soon as possible
Bins out by7am on collection day
Applies toTQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4 and TQ5 postcodes
Report a missed Torbay bin collection

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Find your Torbay bin collection day

Use the official Torbay Council (SWISCo) postcode lookup to find your exact rubbish, recycling, food waste and garden waste collection schedule across TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4 and TQ5.

Find your Torbay bin collection day

How to report a missed bin collection in Torbay

Before you report: Torbay Council (SWISCo) will not reattempt a collection if your bin was not presented correctly. Bins must be out by 7am on collection day, lid fully closed, correct waste inside and accessible from the pavement.

  1. Check your bin was presented correctly. Bin at the boundary of your property, lid fully closed, correct waste inside. If not, wait for your next torbay bin collection day.
  2. Confirm the crew has visited your road. Only report once crews have been to your street and your bin specifically was missed.
  3. Report as soon as possible after your collection day. Go to www.torbay.gov.uk and complete the missed collection form with your address and bin type.
  4. Leave your bin out. Keep it at the front of your property. Torbay Council (SWISCo) will return within as soon as possible.

What Torbay Council will and will not collect

  • Bin genuinely missed: Report via the online form and the council returns within as soon as possible.
  • Bin not out on time: Must be out by 7am on collection day. If not, no reattempt until your next torbay bin collection day.
  • Contaminated bin: Wrong items means no collection. Remove contaminants and present on your next collection day.
  • Lid not closed: Bin must have lid fully closed. Overfilled bins will not be collected.
  • Side waste: Only the bin contents will be collected. No excess waste beside the bin.
  • Bank holidays: Collections may shift. Check the Torbay Council (SWISCo) website for revised dates.

Torbay bin collection frequently asked questions

How do I report a missed bin collection in Torbay?
Report online at www.torbay.gov.uk as soon as possible after your collection day. The council returns within as soon as possible.
How do I find my bin day in Torbay?
Use the postcode lookup at www.torbay.gov.uk to find your exact collection schedule for all bin types.
What time do Torbay bins need to be out?
All bins must be out by 7am on collection day.
Does Torbay Council collect on bank holidays?
Collections may be adjusted during bank holidays. Check the Torbay Council (SWISCo) website for revised dates before assuming your normal torbay bin collection day applies.

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