Solihull Bin Collection Calendar: Dates, Days & Bin Colours
A plain-English guide for Solihull residents who need their bin collection dates, postcode calendar, collection day, brown recycling bin, black rubbish bin, green garden waste subscription, 2026 food waste changes, missed bin reporting, bulky waste, Bickenhill tip booking and council contact routes.
If you searched for solihull bin collection, do not copy a neighbour’s collection day or an old paper calendar. Solihull uses an address-based bin calendar, and 2026 includes important changes to rubbish and food waste collections.
Official link: Open Solihull bin collection calendar
🗓️ Check my bin collection calendar
Best route: enter your postcode on Solihull Council’s bin collection calendar and choose your address.
Set-out rule: put all waste and recycling containers out by 6am on collection day.
Helpful option: use the calendar to check your dates and download your calendar where available.
Solihull Bin Collection Quick Facts for 2026
Solihull Council says all waste and recycling containers must be out by 6am on collection day and placed at the edge of your property where it meets the footpath or road. This simple timing rule matters because crews may arrive early.
Official link: Read Solihull container set-out rules
From Monday 5 October 2026, Solihull Council will introduce weekly food waste collections and move most households from weekly rubbish collection to fortnightly rubbish collection. Recycling and subscribed garden waste collections continue on their existing pattern, so the official calendar becomes even more important.
Official link: Read Solihull October 2026 collection changes
What This Solihull Bin Collection Calendar Guide Covers
How to Check Solihull Bin Collection Dates, Days and Calendar
The safest way to check Solihull bin collection dates is to use the official Solihull bin collection calendar. Enter your postcode, choose your address, then check which container is due and when.
Official link: Use the official Solihull bin collection calendar
Open the official calendar
Start with the council calendar, not a screenshot. This protects you from old dates, wrong Christmas patterns and the October 2026 service change.
Enter your postcode carefully
Type the postcode from a council tax bill, utility bill or official letter. Then choose the exact address from the list.
Check the container colour
A collection date is only useful if you know which container is due: black bin or purple sacks, brown recycling bin or clear sacks, green garden bin, or food caddy from October 2026.
Put containers out by 6am
Put containers at the edge of your property nearest the public highway or your agreed collection point. Do not block pavements or driveways.
You can use Solihull’s collection calendar to check your dates and download your calendar. This is helpful for older residents who prefer a printed reminder, and for households where several people put bins out.
Official link: Use GOV.UK route to Solihull rubbish collection day
Solihull Bin Collection Tomorrow: What to Check Tonight
If you searched Solihull bin collection tomorrow, the answer depends on your address and collection cycle. Solihull, Shirley, Chelmsley Wood, Knowle, Dorridge, Balsall Common, Castle Bromwich, Kingshurst, Marston Green and Olton can have different collection arrangements by street or property.
Official link: Check tomorrow’s Solihull bin collection by postcode
Check the calendar before moving bins
Confirm the right container. The wrong bin on the right weekday can still be refused.
Use the 6am rule
Crews may arrive from 6am, so late presentation can cost you a collection.
Use the kerbside or agreed point
Place containers where the council can see and reach them safely.
Bring containers back in
Mark bins with your house number or name and collect them as soon as possible after they are emptied.
Solihull Bin Colours: Black, Brown, Green and Food Caddy
Solihull bin colours are practical, not decorative. The black bin or purple sacks, brown recycling bin or clear sacks, green garden waste bin and food waste caddy each have different collection rules and accepted materials.
Official link: Open What Goes Into My Containers?
🗑️ Black wheelie bin or purple sacks
Use for non-recyclable rubbish only. From 5 October 2026, most households move from weekly rubbish collection to fortnightly rubbish collection, so using recycling and food waste properly becomes more important.
Rubbish Collection Changes🤎 Brown recycling bin or clear sacks
Use for clean recycling such as paper, card, cartons, plastic bottles, tubs, trays, tins, aerosols, clean foil, glass bottles, jars and some flexible plastics listed by Solihull Council.
Recycling Container Rules🌿 Green garden waste bin
Garden waste collections require a paid subscription. Only bins displaying a valid sticker will be emptied during the subscription year.
Garden Waste Subscription🍽️ Food waste caddy
From October 2026, Solihull begins weekly food waste collections. Homes with their own bin will receive a 7-litre indoor caddy and a 23-litre lockable outdoor caddy.
Food Waste Collection| Container | What it is for | Resident rule |
|---|---|---|
| Black bin / purple sacks | Non-recyclable household rubbish | No side waste. Lid should close. Use recycling and food waste first. |
| Brown bin / clear sacks | Clean recycling | Keep recycling loose, clean and suitable. Do not use black bin bags. |
| Green bin | Garden waste | Paid subscription required. Sticker must be visible to crews. |
| Food caddies | Food scraps from October 2026 | Outdoor caddy goes out weekly by 6am on your normal collection day. |
What Goes in Solihull Brown Recycling Bin and Other Containers?
Solihull’s brown recycling bin or clear sacks accept a broad range of clean recycling. This includes newspapers, magazines, junk mail, cardboard, cartons, household plastic bottles, food trays and tubs, yogurt pots, cans, aerosols, clean foil, glass bottles, glass jars, metal lids and several flexible plastics such as crisp packets, sweet wrappers and bubble wrap.
Official link: Check Solihull recycling yes/no list
Flatten cardboard
Cardboard can be flattened, folded or torn. Remove packaging such as polystyrene before putting it out.
Use suitable containers
If your brown bin is full, Solihull says extra recycling can be placed in suitable containers such as an old recycling box, hessian bag or jute bag for life.
No carrier bags or black bags
Recycling should be loose. Do not put recycling in carrier bags or black bin bags.
Do not put garden waste in the black bin
Solihull says garden waste should not go in the black wheelie bin because it causes issues at the household rubbish disposal site.
Solihull October 2026 Bin Collection Changes
From Monday 5 October 2026, Solihull Council will introduce a weekly food waste collection and move most households to fortnightly rubbish collections instead of weekly rubbish collections.
Official link: Read changes to Solihull rubbish collections
Weekly food caddy
Food waste collections start week commencing Monday 5 October 2026. Households with their own bin receive indoor and outdoor caddies.
Fortnightly rubbish
Most households move from weekly to fortnightly non-recyclable rubbish collections.
Recycling stays important
Recycling and subscribed garden waste collections stay on their pattern, so the brown bin and food caddy help reduce black-bin waste.
Once the new service begins, Solihull tells residents to separate recycling, use the food caddy for food waste, only put non-recyclable waste in the rubbish bin or purple sacks, make sure containers are out by 6am, and label bins with a house name or number.
Official link: Read Solihull food waste collection details
Solihull Missed Bin Collection: What to Do First
If your Solihull bin has not been collected, wait until 4pm on collection day before reporting it. Solihull Council says missed bins can be reported within 2 working days of the collection day.
Official link: Open Solihull missed collection guidance
Check the time
Do not report before 4pm. Crews may still be working on the route.
Check your set-out
The bin should have been out by 6am at the edge of your home nearest the public highway or your agreed collection point.
Check refusal reasons
Solihull says it will not return if the bin was not out on time, left in the wrong place, contained materials it does not collect, or was too heavy.
Report within 2 working days
If it was genuinely missed, use the official missed bin form. Solihull says it will return to empty accepted missed bins within 2 working days.
Solihull Bin Collection Search Terms Answered Clearly
Residents usually search more than one phrase. This page covers Solihull bin collection calendar, Solihull bin collection dates, Solihull bin collection day, Solihull bin colours, Solihull missed bin collection, Solihull brown bin collection, Solihull garden waste, Bickenhill tip booking and Solihull rubbish collection changes 2026.
Official link: Open Solihull rubbish and recycling hub
“Solihull bin collection dates”
Use the official calendar because dates depend on postcode, address and collection type.
“Solihull bin colours”
Black or purple is rubbish, brown or clear sacks are recycling, green is paid garden waste, and food caddies start for weekly food waste in October 2026.
“Solihull missed bin”
Wait until 4pm, check the refusal reasons, then report within 2 working days if it was genuinely missed.
“Solihull fortnightly rubbish”
From 5 October 2026, most households move to fortnightly rubbish collection and weekly food waste collection.
Solihull Green Garden Waste Bin Subscription
Solihull stopped providing free garden waste collections from 7 July 2025. To continue receiving garden waste collections, residents need a paid subscription.
Official link: Open Solihull garden waste collections
£49 for 2026/27
Solihull lists the 2026/27 annual garden waste fee as £49, with no discount for joining part-way through the year.
1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
The 2026/27 collection year runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
Sticker must be visible
Only bins displaying a valid sticker will be emptied. The sticker should be visible to collection crews.
Compost or use Bickenhill
If you do not subscribe, consider home composting or taking suitable garden waste to Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Garden waste accepted in the green bin includes lawn clippings, small branches, prunings, spent flowers, leaves, windfall fruit and weeds. Do not overfill the bin; Solihull says very heavy bins can cause problems on the vehicle lift.
Official link: Subscribe for Solihull garden waste collection
Solihull Weekly Food Waste Collection from October 2026
Solihull will start introducing weekly food waste collections from Monday 5 October 2026. If you live in a house or flat and have your own bin, the council says it will deliver a 7-litre indoor kitchen caddy and a 23-litre lockable outdoor caddy.
Official link: Read Solihull food waste collection guidance
Week commencing 5 October 2026
Do not use your caddies until food waste collections start.
Most food waste except liquids
Cooked and raw scraps, meat, fish bones, dairy, coffee grounds, tea bags, bread, rice, pasta, cereals and pet food can go in.
No liquids, packaging or nappies
Oil, fat, packaging, garden waste, cat or dog litter and nappies should not go in the food caddy.
Outdoor caddy out weekly by 6am
Put the outdoor caddy out weekly by 6am on your normal collection day.
Solihull Bulky Waste and Small Items Collections
Solihull provides a chargeable bulky waste collection service for large household items such as furniture or fridges. You should read the terms and accepted item rules before booking because not every item qualifies.
Official link: Open bulky waste and small items collection
Large household items
Use this route for large items that will not fit in a normal bin, after checking the unacceptable item list.
Batteries, paint, shoes and electricals
Solihull also lists a small items collection route for selected small waste items.
Use legal disposal routes
Using the official service helps avoid rogue waste collectors and fly-tipping risk.
Check reuse first
If an item is usable, donation, repair or reuse may be better than disposal.
Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre and Tip Booking
Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre is Solihull’s main household recycling centre. Solihull Council says residents need to book an appointment to use the HWRC and get a reference number before visiting.
Official link: Open Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre
Coventry Road, Solihull, B92 0DY
Check the current booking page before travelling and bring proof of Solihull residency.
Appointment required
Each appointment slot is listed as 15 minutes to help manage site flow.
Commercial vehicle or large trailer
You need a permit if you use a commercial vehicle or tow a large trailer.
Separate permit route
Hazardous household waste disposal uses a dedicated permit route.
Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre map
Address: Coventry Road, Solihull, B92 0DY. Book before travelling and check permit rules if using a van, commercial vehicle or trailer.
Replacement Bins, Extra Brown Bin and Larger Rubbish Bin in Solihull
Solihull Council says replacement bins are requested by calling 0121 704 8000. The council aims to deliver a replacement bin in 10 working days, but asks residents to allow up to 20 working days during busy periods.
Official link: Open Solihull replacement containers
Extra brown bin may be free
Solihull says residents can request an extra free brown bin by calling 0121 704 8000.
Extra recycling can go beside the brown bin
Use a sturdy box, hessian bag or jute bag for life. Break and fold cardboard and rinse food containers.
Criteria apply
Solihull says larger bins may be considered for households of six or more or medical conditions causing additional non-recyclable waste.
Replacement green bin may cost
If you move into a property without a green bin and want garden waste collection, you may need to buy a green bin as well as the annual subscription.
Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Chelmsley Wood and Local Collection Days
Solihull bin collection days are not one-size-fits-all. Homes in Solihull town centre, Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Balsall Common, Marston Green, Castle Bromwich, Chelmsley Wood, Kingshurst, Olton, Monkspath, Dickens Heath and Meriden should all use the postcode calendar.
Official link: Check your local Solihull bin day by address
Shared bins can differ
Flats and shared bin stores may have different collection arrangements, especially around the 2026 food waste and rubbish collection changes.
Developer may need to arrange bins
For newly built homes or flats, Solihull says the developer should contact the council about bin provision.
Do not block pavements
Put bins where crews can reach them, but avoid blocking footpaths, driveways, mobility scooters and pushchairs.
Compare a neighbouring city
For another West Midlands collection guide, see our Birmingham bin collection guide.
Related Bin Collection Guides Near Solihull
Do not copy another council’s bin rules into Solihull. Bin colours, set-out times, food waste rollout and missed-bin rules differ by local authority. These live-checked internal guides are useful comparisons for nearby or similar UK council services.
Internal link: Coventry bin collection guide for another West Midlands council calendar setup.
🏙️ Birmingham Bin Collection
Useful for comparing West Midlands collection-day lookup, missed bins, disruption and recycling advice.
Open Birmingham Guide🏛️ Coventry Bin Collection
Helpful comparison for bin calendar, bin colours, missed bins, garden waste and tip booking.
Open Coventry Guide🏘️ Bolton Bin Collection
Shows another postcode-led collection page with bin colours, grey waste, recycling and missed-bin help.
Open Bolton GuideSolihull Bin Collection Contact Number and Council Help
For waste and recycling enquiries, Solihull Council’s phone contact page lists 0121 704 8000 for Environmental Maintenance, which includes Waste and Recycling, Street Care and Pest Control.
Official link: Open Solihull Council phone contact page
Environmental Maintenance
0121 704 8000
Use for waste and recycling contact where phone help is needed.
General information
0121 704 8001 / 0121 704 6000
Listed for general enquiries and information.
Council House
Solihull Council, Council House, Manor Square, Solihull, B91 3QB.
Use forms for missed bins
For missed collections, bulky waste, garden subscriptions and Bickenhill booking, the online forms usually capture the details faster.
Official Solihull Bin Collection Links
Use these official pages before acting. They protect residents from old calendars, wrong bin-colour advice, missed-bin reporting mistakes, garden subscription confusion and wasted trips to Bickenhill.
Official link: Open Solihull rubbish and recycling hub
📅 Bin Collection Calendar
Check dates, days and download your collection calendar.
Open Calendar🚨 Missed Collection
Wait until 4pm, check rules and report within 2 working days.
Open Missed Bin Help🤎 What Goes in Containers
Brown bin, clear sacks, black bin, purple sacks and garden waste rules.
Open Container Rules🔁 2026 Collection Changes
Fortnightly rubbish collection and weekly food waste from 5 October 2026.
Open Changes🧺 Replacement Containers
Replacement bins, extra recycling capacity and larger rubbish bin rules.
Open ContainersSolihull Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Solihull bin collection calendar?
Use Solihull Council’s official bin collection calendar. Enter your postcode, choose your address and check the collection date and container type.
Official link: Open Solihull bin collection calendar
What time should I put my bins out in Solihull?
All waste and recycling containers should be out by 6am on collection day at the edge of your property where it meets the footpath or road, or at your agreed collection point.
What colour is the recycling bin in Solihull?
Solihull uses a brown wheelie bin or clear sacks for recycling. Recycling should be clean, loose and not placed in black bin bags.
What goes in Solihull brown recycling bin?
Accepted items include paper, card, cartons, household plastic bottles, food trays and tubs, yogurt pots, cans, aerosols, clean foil, glass bottles, glass jars, metal lids and several flexible plastics listed by the council.
Is Solihull garden waste collection free?
No. Solihull stopped free garden waste collections from 7 July 2025. A paid subscription is required for the green garden waste bin.
How much is Solihull garden waste collection in 2026?
Solihull lists the 2026/27 annual garden waste subscription as £49, running from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
When does Solihull food waste collection start?
Solihull starts introducing weekly food waste collections from Monday 5 October 2026.
What changes to Solihull bin collections happen in October 2026?
From 5 October 2026, Solihull introduces weekly food waste collection and moves most households from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections.
How do I report a missed bin collection in Solihull?
Wait until 4pm on collection day, then report within 2 working days if the bin was out by 6am, in the right place, not too heavy and contained the correct materials.
Official link: Open missed collection help
Will Solihull return for a missed bin?
If accepted as a genuine missed collection, Solihull says it will return to empty bins within 2 working days. It will not return if the bin was late, in the wrong place, too heavy or contained wrong materials.
Can I leave extra recycling beside the brown bin?
Yes, Solihull says extra recycling can be placed at the side of the brown bin in suitable containers such as an old recycling box, hessian bag or jute bag for life. Do not use carrier bags or black bin bags.
Can I request an extra brown recycling bin in Solihull?
Solihull says residents can request an extra free brown bin by calling 0121 704 8000.
Where is Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Bickenhill Household Waste Recycling Centre is on Coventry Road, Solihull, B92 0DY. You need to book a visit and may need a permit for commercial vehicles or large trailers.
What is Solihull bin collection contact number?
Solihull Council lists 0121 704 8000 for Environmental Maintenance, which includes Waste and Recycling, Street Care and Pest Control.
Can I put garden waste in my black bin in Solihull?
No. Solihull says garden waste should not be put in the black wheelie bin because it causes issues for the collections team and the disposal site used for household rubbish.
Best Way to Manage Solihull Bin Collection in 2026
The best routine is simple: check the official Solihull bin collection calendar, put the right container out by 6am, use the brown recycling bin or clear sacks properly, subscribe if you want green garden waste collections, prepare for weekly food waste and fortnightly rubbish from 5 October 2026, and report genuine missed bins only after checking the official rules.
Official link: Check your current Solihull bin collection calendar
This guide covers the full search intent behind Solihull Bin Collection Calendar: Dates, Days & Bin Colours, including Solihull bin collection dates, calendar lookup, bin colours, brown recycling bin, black bin, purple sacks, green garden waste subscription, food waste 2026, missed bins, bulky waste, Bickenhill tip booking, replacement containers and contact details.
Official link: Open the official Solihull rubbish and recycling hub
Important notice: This is an independent resident help guide and is not Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, GOV.UK, Veolia, Bickenhill HWRC or an official waste contractor. Collection dates, bin colours, October 2026 changes, garden waste fees, food waste rollout, missed-bin rules, bulky waste rules, Bickenhill booking access, permit rules, phone numbers and accepted items can change. Always verify urgent or address-specific information directly with Solihull Council before acting.