Rushmoor Bin Collection: Check Your Day, Bin Colour & 2026 Schedule
Rushmoor Borough Council collects household waste across Aldershot and Farnborough using alternating green rubbish and blue recycling weeks, with food waste collected every week. Glass is collected separately on blue-bin week, while garden waste is a paid fortnightly service for subscribers.
Your exact weekday depends on your address. Use the council’s live collection-day finder first, then check the rules below for presentation times, recycling, missed bins, replacement containers, garden waste and bulky items.
Rushmoor Bin Collection: Quick Answer
Blue and green collections normally alternate every fortnight. On blue week, Rushmoor normally collects the blue recycling bin, glass recycling and the food-waste caddy. On green week, it normally collects the green rubbish bin, food waste and subscribed garden waste.
Food waste is collected every week from most homes. Most residents should have bins, glass containers and caddies at the edge of the property before 7am, although five named roads have earlier collection starts and hot-weather collections can begin from 6am.
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How to Check Your Rushmoor Bin Collection Day
The council’s address finder is the safest way to answer “what bin is collected this week?” because it shows the dates attached to your property rather than relying on a borough-wide guess.
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Open Rushmoor’s official collection-day finder.
It covers rubbish, recycling, food waste and subscribed garden-waste dates. -
Enter your postcode or street name.
Select the exact home from the returned address list. -
Read each collection separately.
Check the next rubbish, recycling and food-waste dates and garden waste if you subscribe. -
Download the printable calendar if useful.
A household calendar is helpful in shared homes, but recheck the live service when dates or services change.
Rushmoor Bin Collection Pattern: Blue Week and Green Week
Rushmoor’s normal household pattern is easy to remember once you separate the weekly food caddy from the alternating main-bin collections.
| Collection | Normal frequency | Usually collected with | Resident reminder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green rubbish bin | Every 2 weeks | Food waste and subscribed garden waste | General household rubbish only; no ordinary excess side waste. |
| Blue recycling bin | Every 2 weeks | Glass and food waste | Recycling should be clean, dry and loose. |
| Food-waste caddy | Every week for most homes | Whichever main collection is due | Put the outdoor caddy where you normally present your bins. |
| Glass box / purple shared bin | Every 2 weeks | Blue recycling week | Keep glass separate from the blue wheeled bin. |
| Garden waste | Every 2 weeks | Normally green-bin week | Only for households using the paid service or approved sacks. |
Five Rushmoor Roads Have Earlier Bin Collection Starts
Most Rushmoor roads normally start collection rounds from around 7am, but the council publishes earlier presentation times for five roads for operational and safety reasons.
| Road | Town | Have containers ready before |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet Road | Farnborough | 6:30am |
| Victoria Road | Farnborough | 6:00am |
| Ash Road | Aldershot | 6:30am |
| Lower Farnham Road | Aldershot | 6:00am |
| North Lane | Aldershot | 6:15am |
Which Rushmoor Bin Should You Use?
General rubbish
Use for ordinary non-recyclable household waste that cannot go through Rushmoor’s recycling or food-waste services.
Dry recycling
Accepted paper, cardboard, cans, tins, aerosols and plastic bottles go loose in the blue bin.
Food waste
The outdoor 23-litre caddy is collected weekly from most Rushmoor households.
Bottles & jars
Use the household glass box/basket or the purple glass container provided for relevant shared-bin properties.
Garden waste
Grass, leaves, weeds and eligible garden material use Rushmoor’s paid garden-waste service.
Rushmoor Blue Bin Recycling: What Goes In Now
Current Rushmoor guidance says blue-bin recycling should be clean, dry and loose. Do not put the recycling inside plastic bags.
Yes — current blue-bin items
- Rinsed tins and cans
- Plastic bottles
- Aerosols
- Newspapers, magazines, letters and office paper
- Cards without glitter or foil
- Flattened cardboard
No — keep these out
- Black sacks and plastic bags
- Plastic tubs, trays and pots
- Wrapping paper and shredded paper
- Juice cartons
- Aluminium foil
- Textiles and clothing
- Glass and food waste
Weekly Food-Waste Collections in Aldershot and Farnborough
Rushmoor collects food waste every week from most homes. The outdoor caddy is a lockable 23-litre container and should be presented where you normally put your bins so crews can see it.
Food you can put in
- Food scrapings and peelings
- Raw and cooked meat and fish
- Cheese and eggs
- Rice, pasta and bread
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Fruit and vegetables
- Pet food
- Mouldy or out-of-date food
Keep out
- Food packaging
- Pots, tubs and trays
- Cooking oil
- Milk and drinks
- Liquid fat or gravy
If your outside food caddy is lost or damaged, the council currently provides a replacement outside food-waste caddy without the replacement charge that applies to some wheeled bins.
Rushmoor’s No Excess Rubbish Policy
Rushmoor will not normally collect general rubbish left beside the green bin. The waste must fit inside the container and the lid should close.
Green bin
Keep ordinary household rubbish inside the authorised bin with the lid shut.
More recycling?
Use Rushmoor’s recycling options or request additional recycling capacity instead of putting recyclable material into the green bin.
DIY or garden waste?
Do not put DIY waste or garden waste into the green or blue household bins. Use the appropriate council or Hampshire disposal route.
Rushmoor Missed Bin: What to Do
Rushmoor’s online missed-collection service accepts reports for rubbish, recycling, food waste and garden-waste collections. Before submitting it, make sure the container was actually due and correctly presented.
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Check the exact address calendar.
Confirm that the relevant green, blue, food, glass or garden service was scheduled. -
Check the presentation time.
Most roads require bins before 7am, but the named early-start roads and hot-weather arrangements can start earlier. -
Check the container.
Make sure excess rubbish was not left beside the green bin and check that the lid and contents meet the service rules. -
Use the official missed-bin form.
Rushmoor’s service asks for your address and contact details in case the council needs to query the report.
Special missed-collection cases
Lost, Damaged or Replacement Rushmoor Bins
Rushmoor charges for some replacement rubbish and recycling containers. If a bin disappears after collection, the council advises checking nearby properties and waiting at least 24 hours before paying for another one because bins can be moved or taken by mistake.
| Container / situation | Current council information | Useful action |
|---|---|---|
| 240-litre rubbish bin | Current replacement page lists £47 | Check neighbours and nearby collection points before ordering. |
| 140-litre rubbish bin | Current replacement page lists £42 | Available as the smaller rubbish-bin size. |
| Replacement recycling bin | £12 administration fee listed | Use the relevant replacement/request service. |
| Garden-waste replacement bin | No replacement charge stated | Use the garden-waste service route. |
| Outside food caddy | No replacement charge stated | Request a replacement outdoor caddy. |
| Bin confirmed lost into council vehicle | Replacement is supplied without the normal charge | Follow the crew/council instruction rather than buying another bin. |
Rushmoor’s lost and damaged-container services currently state that replacement delivery is normally made within five working days after the request is processed.
Extra Bins, Smaller Bins and Assisted Collections
Extra recycling capacity
Rushmoor lets residents request extra recycling capacity, including an additional recycling bin, glass box or food caddy. An administration charge applies to an extra recycling bin.
Extra rubbish bin
One 240-litre rubbish bin is standard. Larger families or households with exceptional circumstances may be considered for extra rubbish capacity after the council audits the household’s waste.
Assisted collection
If a disability makes it difficult to move wheelie bins to the edge of the property, Rushmoor says an assisted collection may be available. Customer Services can discuss whether the service is appropriate.
Rushmoor Garden Waste 2026: £50 Annual Bin Service
Rushmoor’s current garden-waste subscription service costs £50 per year for a brown bin and collection is normally every other week. The council also sells compostable single-use paper sacks on a pay-as-you-go basis.
£50 per year
The current online subscription service lists £50 a year for the brown garden-waste bin service.
Every 2 weeks
Put the brown bin or approved paper sacks at the edge of the property by the required collection time.
Moving within Rushmoor?
The council says existing subscribers who move home within Rushmoor should contact Customer Services to transfer their subscription.
Accepted garden waste
- Grass clippings
- Weeds
- Hedge trimmings
- Leaves
- Cut flowers
- Wind-fallen fruit
- Prunings up to 100mm / 4 inches diameter
Not accepted
- Turf
- Soil
- Food waste
- Concrete or building rubble
- Animal bedding, cat litter or dog waste
- Ashes
Rushmoor Bulky Waste: Sofas, Beds, Fridges and Furniture
Rushmoor’s bulky-waste service currently starts at £46 for up to three items. The online booking service allows up to nine items in one booking, although larger items can carry additional charges that are shown during booking.
Typical accepted items
- Furniture
- Bed bases and frames
- Mattresses as separate items
- Washing machines
- Fridges and freezers
- Rolled or folded carpets
Typical exclusions
- DIY and demolition waste
- Boilers
- Oil and oil tanks
- Car tyres
- Chemicals and gas bottles
- Paint
What you need to book
- Your address
- Details of each item
- Contact details
- Credit or debit card
Small Electrical Items and Batteries: Weekly Kerbside Recycling
Households with individual bins can recycle small electrical items weekly. Put suitable items in a carrier bag on top of the green or blue bin on collection day rather than placing them inside the bin.
Examples of small electricals
- Toasters
- Kettles
- Hair-styling appliances
- Food mixers
- Laptops
- Electric shavers
- Hand-held power tools
Too large for kerbside
Microwaves, televisions and electric radiators/heaters are not accepted through the small-electrical kerbside service.
Use an appropriate recycling-centre, retailer or bulky-waste route instead.
Rushmoor Flats and Shared Communal Bins
Flats can use a different container setup from individual houses. Rushmoor’s development guidance includes communal rubbish and recycling bins, purple wheeled bins for glass and larger shared food-waste containers.
Communal rubbish
Use the shared rubbish container assigned to the development rather than presenting an individual household bin unless your property has one.
Purple glass bin
Flatted developments can use a purple wheeled glass container instead of the smaller household glass box.
Keep access clear
Communal stores and collection routes must remain accessible to crews. Do not block the bin store with bulky waste or loose rubbish.
Using a Hampshire Household Waste Recycling Centre
Rushmoor residents can use Hampshire County Council household waste recycling centres for suitable waste that cannot go into the normal kerbside collection. Hampshire currently requires visitors to book an appointment before entering an HWRC.
Book before travelling
Appointments can currently be booked up to one week in advance, with same-day slots subject to availability.
Car visit
Hampshire residents using an ordinary domestic car can book a visit without the van/pick-up/trailer permit.
Van, pick-up or trailer
A permit may be required. Hampshire’s current permit has a £20 administration fee and covers up to 12 visits or 12 months, whichever comes first.
Official Rushmoor Bin and Recycling Services
BinCollectionGuide.org is an independent information website. Rushmoor Borough Council controls collection records, missed-bin reports, subscriptions and container requests.
Open Rushmoor collection finder
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Report a missed bin
Check food-waste guidance
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Rushmoor Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Rushmoor bin collection day?
Use Rushmoor Borough Council’s collection-day finder, enter your postcode or street name and select your exact address. It shows the next rubbish, recycling, food-waste and subscribed garden-waste dates.
How often is the green bin collected in Rushmoor?
The green non-recyclable rubbish bin is normally collected every two weeks.
How often is the blue recycling bin collected?
Rushmoor normally empties the blue recycling bin every two weeks. Glass recycling is collected separately on the same collection cycle.
Is food waste collected every week?
Yes. Rushmoor collects the outdoor food-waste caddy weekly from most homes in Aldershot and Farnborough.
What time should Rushmoor bins be out?
Most roads require bins, glass containers and caddies at the collection point before 7am. Fleet Road, Victoria Road, Ash Road, Lower Farnham Road and North Lane have earlier published start times. Hot-weather collections may also begin from 6am.
Can I leave extra rubbish next to my green bin?
No. Rushmoor operates a no-excess-waste policy for ordinary rubbish, so general waste left beside the green bin is not normally collected. The bin lid should also close.
How much is Rushmoor garden waste in 2026?
The current council subscription service lists £50 per year for a brown garden-waste bin, with collection every other week. Pay-as-you-go compostable paper sacks are also available.
How much does Rushmoor bulky waste collection cost?
The current service starts at £46 for up to three items. Rushmoor’s booking service allows up to nine items in one booking and can charge extra for some larger items.
What should I do if my Rushmoor bin was missed?
Confirm the collection was due, check the presentation time and container rules, then use Rushmoor’s online missed-bin service for rubbish, recycling, food or garden waste. Missed batteries and small electricals should be presented again the following week.
Do I need to book a Hampshire recycling-centre visit?
Yes. Hampshire County Council currently requires an appointment before visiting an HWRC. Vans, pick-ups and some trailers also require a separate permit.
The Safest Rushmoor Bin-Day Routine
- Check your exact address in Rushmoor’s official collection finder.
- Remember that green rubbish and blue recycling normally alternate every two weeks.
- Put the outdoor food caddy out every week where the service applies.
- Keep glass separate and present it on the correct recycling week.
- Use 7am as the normal presentation deadline unless your road has an earlier published time.
- Follow a 6am hot-weather start when Rushmoor publishes that operational change.
- Keep ordinary rubbish inside the green bin with the lid closed.
- Check current recycling rules before adding unfamiliar plastics or packaging to the blue bin.
- Report a genuine missed collection through Rushmoor’s official service.
- Book Hampshire HWRC visits before travelling.
Independent guide: BinCollectionGuide.org is not Rushmoor Borough Council. Live collection records, service requests, payments and operational changes are controlled by Rushmoor Borough Council and the relevant Hampshire services.