Reigate & Banstead Bin Collection 2026: Dates, Calendar, Recycling & Missed Bins
Reigate & Banstead collection dates are property-specific. Start with the council’s postcode service rather than copying a nearby road or guessing from an alternating-week pattern.
Food waste and paper/card are collected every week. Mixed recycling and non-recyclable rubbish are collected every other week on the same collection week, while paid garden waste normally runs on the opposite fortnight.
Reigate & Banstead Bin Collection: Quick Answer
Use the council’s Where I Live postcode service, select the exact property and open the collections calendar in the recycling section. Reigate & Banstead also publishes official 2026 Calendar A and Calendar B downloads, but the property lookup should come first so you use the correct pattern.
Put all due containers at the boundary of the property next to the public highway before 6am. A bin still standing earlier in the day is not automatically missed: the normal individual missed-bin report cannot be submitted before 3pm.
Jump to the Reigate & Banstead task you need
- Check collection date
- 2026 Calendar A & B
- Blue/green week pattern
- What goes in each bin
- 2026 recycling changes
- 6am collection rules
- Missed bin
- Extra rubbish
- Replacement bins
- Flats & communal bins
- Assisted collection
- Garden waste
- Bulky waste
- Clinical & special waste
- Earlswood recycling centre
- Bank holidays & Christmas
- Official links
- FAQs
How to Check Reigate & Banstead Bin Collection Dates
The safest answer to “when is my bin collected?” is the address-specific council calendar. Reigate, Redhill, Banstead, Horley and other parts of the borough do not share one universal collection date.
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Open the council’s Where I Live service.
This is the property-based service for waste collections and other local council information. -
Enter the property postcode.
Use the postcode for the household receiving the collection rather than a nearby business or neighbouring road. -
Select the exact address.
Flats, communal-bin blocks and individual houses can have different containers and collection arrangements. -
Open the collections calendar.
In the recycling section, check future dates and which waste streams are due. -
Save the date and container together.
“Thursday” alone is not enough. Record whether it is the mixed-recycling/refuse week or the food/paper/garden week.
Reigate & Banstead 2026 Bin Calendar A and Calendar B
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council publishes two official 2026 downloadable collection calendars: Calendar A and Calendar B. These represent opposite alternating patterns, so the wrong PDF can make a correct weekday appear to be the wrong waste week.
Use only for matching properties
Check the exact property first. The printable PDF is useful once you know that Calendar A applies to the address.
Opposite alternating pattern
Calendar B is the alternative fortnightly cycle. Do not choose it simply because a nearby property appears to use it.
Reigate & Banstead Collection Schedule Explained
The council separates the standard household service into blue week and green week. Food waste and paper/card continue every week; the larger wheelie-bin streams alternate.
| Waste stream | Frequency | Usual pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Food waste | Weekly | Collected on both blue and green weeks. |
| Paper and cardboard | Weekly | Collected on both blue and green weeks. |
| Mixed recycling | Every other week | Collected on green week. |
| Non-recyclable rubbish | Every other week | Collected on green week with mixed recycling. |
| Paid garden waste | Every other week | Normally collected on blue week for subscribers. |
What Goes in Each Reigate & Banstead Bin?
Green food-waste caddy
- Raw and cooked meat and fish
- Bones, fat and gristle
- Dairy products and eggs
- Bread, cake and pastries
- Rice, pasta, beans and pulses
- Fruit and vegetables
- Leftovers and out-of-date food
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Pet food
Do not add liquids, cooking oil, liquid fat or ordinary packaging.
Black paper/card box
- Paper and leaflets
- Flattened cardboard
- Clean empty pizza boxes
- Magazines and newspapers
- Envelopes and junk mail
- Cereal boxes
- Non-foil greeting cards
Keep plastic bags, greasy paper, foil wrapping paper and polystyrene out.
Dark-grey mixed-recycling bin
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic pots, tubs, trays and suitable tubes
- Tins and cans
- Glass bottles and jars
- Food and drink cartons
- Foil and foil trays
- Suitable empty aerosols
- Non-black plastic plant pots
Put recycling in loose, clean and empty. Do not bag it.
Green rubbish bin
- Non-recyclable household rubbish
- Black bin bags
- Nappies
- Bagged pet litter
- Polystyrene
- Bubble wrap
- Sanitary items
- Crisp and sweet wrappers
Do not put food, garden waste, electricals, batteries, rubble, chemicals or clinical waste in this bin.
Recycling Changes Introduced From 31 March 2026
Reigate & Banstead already separated food, paper/card, mixed dry recycling and rubbish before England’s Simpler Recycling changes. The council expanded the mixed-recycling list from 31 March 2026 so several additional items can now be included.
Squeezy plastic tubes
Empty toothpaste and cosmetic-style squeezy plastic tubes can now be included in mixed recycling.
Squeezy metal tubes
Suitable empty metal tubes, such as tomato-purée-style tubes, are accepted.
Non-black plant pots
Non-black plastic plant pots can be recycled in the mixed-recycling bin. Black plant pots remain excluded under the current guidance.
Collection-Day Rules: Boundary, 6am and Council Bins
Before 6am
Put all due containers out before 6am on the scheduled collection day.
Use the boundary
Present containers at the property boundary adjacent to the public highway unless an approved arrangement applies.
Keep lids closed
The standard refuse service requires the wheelie-bin lid to close. Overfilled containers can be left.
Use council containers
Crews empty council-issued bins. An unapproved third-party wheelie bin should not be used as extra capacity.
Reigate & Banstead Missed Bin: When You Can Report It
A bin left standing during the morning is not automatically missed. Reigate & Banstead’s individual missed-bin service has specific eligibility rules.
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Confirm the collection was due.
Check the exact property calendar and the waste stream that should have been collected. -
Wait until after 3pm.
The ordinary missed-bin report cannot be submitted before 3pm because the crew may still return during the collection day. -
Check the whole street.
If the entire road has been missed, do not submit an individual missed-bin report. The council says it will return on the next working day. -
Check contamination and presentation.
A contaminated recycling bin, late bin or incorrectly presented container does not qualify in the same way as an unexplained missed collection. -
Report within two working days.
After that deadline, residents normally have to wait for the next scheduled collection.
Missed-bin decision
Extra Rubbish, Extra Recycling and Side Waste
The standard domestic refuse service is based on one council-issued green bin with the lid closed. Extra waste should not be presented in a random spare wheelie bin.
Standard rubbish bin
The normal household refuse bin is 140 litres. Recyclable material should be removed before residual rubbish is placed inside.
Need extra capacity?
An authorised additional 140-litre refuse bin can be purchased, subject to the council’s current service arrangements.
One-off excess waste
The council directs residents with suitable excess rubbish or recycling to a Surrey Community Recycling Centre rather than using an unauthorised bin.
Replacement and Additional Bin Charges From 1 April 2026
| Container / request | 2026 charge | Useful detail |
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| Replacement 140L green refuse bin | £41.50 | Delivery included. |
| Additional 140L green refuse bin | £248 | Maximum one additional refuse bin per address. |
| Replacement 140L dark-grey recycling bin | £41.50 | Delivery included. |
| 240L recycling upgrade / replacement | £54.25 | Published charge includes delivery. |
| 55L paper/card box | Free | Replacement includes delivery. |
| 23L outdoor food caddy | Free | Replacement includes delivery. |
Replacement containers are normally delivered within four weeks. If a damaged bin needs to be removed, leave it visible at the front of the property for retrieval.
Flats and Communal Bin Collections
Flats can use a different container setup from individual houses. Many blocks have communal rubbish, mixed-recycling and food containers, while some properties use individual black paper boxes or an approved alternative arrangement.
Paper & card
Use the paper/card container provided for the building. Some flats still use individual black boxes.
Mixed recycling
Use the shared container identified for mixed dry recycling and keep excluded materials out.
Refuse
Put non-recyclable rubbish in the building’s approved communal refuse container.
Food waste
Almost all borough households now have access to the standard four waste streams, including food waste where the service setup allows.
Assisted Bin Collection for Frail or Vulnerable Residents
Residents who cannot move their waste containers because they are frail, disabled or otherwise physically unable to do so can ask about an assisted collection when no able-bodied household member is available to help.
What the crew can do
Where an assisted arrangement is approved, collection crews can retrieve the containers from the agreed location and return them after emptying.
Contact the council
The council’s Customer Contact number for assisted-collection enquiries is 01737 276 000. The council currently lists weekday contact hours of 10am to 4pm for this service information.
Reigate & Banstead Garden Waste Collection 2026
Garden waste is an optional paid service using a council-supplied brown 240-litre wheelie bin. The service provides 25 fortnightly collections across 50 weeks, with a two-week break over Christmas.
| Membership | Annual charge | Service |
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| 1 bin | £79 | 25 fortnightly collections. |
| 2 bins | £158 | Same collection service for both subscribed bins. |
| 3 bins | £237 | Annual Direct Debit. |
| 4 bins | £316 | Annual Direct Debit. |
| 5 bins | £395 | Annual Direct Debit. |
| 6 bins | £474 | Annual Direct Debit. |
Accepted garden waste
- Dead plants
- Grass cuttings
- Hedge trimmings
- Plant cuttings and prunings
- Twigs and leaves
- Branches under 10cm diameter
- Weeds
Keep these out
- Plastic bags and plant pots
- Soil
- Rubble, hardcore and stones
- Animal bedding
- Food waste
- Japanese knotweed
- Common ragwort
- Giant hogweed
New garden-waste members normally receive the brown bin within three weeks of joining. The bin remains council property and may be a refurbished container.
If a garden-waste collection is genuinely missed, the service terms require it to be reported within two working days. Where the crew has not recorded a presentation or access problem, the council says it will attempt a return within two working days of notification.
Bulky Waste: Sofas, Beds, Furniture and Appliances
Reigate & Banstead offers a chargeable bulky-waste collection for many large household items. The published minimum charge is currently £45, and charges are non-refundable once the order is placed.
Common accepted items
Examples include washing machines, wardrobes, tables, sofas, beds and properly prepared mattresses.
Out before 6am
Booked items must be outside the property by 6am on collection day. Crews cannot carry items up or down stairs.
No changes after booking
The council says amendments and refunds cannot be made once the bulky-waste order has been placed.
Upholstered furniture needs extra care
Sofas, armchairs, sofa beds, beanbags and other upholstered items may contain persistent organic pollutants. Do not cut or dismantle them. If an item is ripped or damaged, cover the damaged area securely and keep these items separate from other booked bulky waste.
Batteries, Vapes, Electricals and Clinical Waste
These items need dedicated disposal routes rather than being hidden inside normal mixed recycling or household rubbish.
Batteries
Keep batteries out of household bins and use an appropriate shop or recycling point.
Vapes
Vapes are excluded from the mixed-recycling bin. Retailers selling vapes provide a suitable recycling route.
Electricals
Electrical items should not be placed in mixed recycling or the standard refuse bin. Use an appropriate electrical-recycling route or CRC.
Clinical waste
Reigate & Banstead provides a free registration-based clinical-waste collection service for residents with qualifying personal or medical waste.
Earlswood Community Recycling Centre Near Reigate and Redhill
Earlswood Community Recycling Centre is operated by Surrey County Council rather than Reigate & Banstead Borough Council. It is useful for suitable household waste that cannot go into the normal kerbside service.
Earlswood CRC current visitor information
Address: Horley Road, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6PN.
Telephone: 01737 763597.
No pedestrian visits
Earlswood does not accept residents bringing waste into the site on foot.
Vans and trailers
Access is possible for permitted vehicle types, but Surrey’s van, pickup and trailer permit rules can apply.
No business waste
Earlswood CRC is a household recycling centre and does not accept business waste.
Surrey lists accepted materials including normal CRC waste plus glass, plasterboard, hardcore and rubble, plastic bottles and tyres. Some materials can carry charges or restrictions, so check the live Surrey page before loading the vehicle.
Bank Holidays, Christmas and Severe Weather
Do not assume that every bank holiday moves the collection to the next day. Use the address-specific collection calendar for the current date and check council notices whenever a public holiday, severe weather event or operational disruption could affect the round.
Ordinary bank holidays
Check the live property calendar rather than manually shifting the collection date.
Christmas / New Year
Festive collections can change. Check the council’s current Christmas schedule when it is published instead of reusing a previous year’s dates.
Severe weather
Collection arrangements can be altered when roads or access points are unsafe. Follow current council notices during disruption.
Moving Home: Do the Bins Stay at the Property?
Existing property
Household waste containers are associated with the property. If you move in and the correct containers are missing, the resident may need to purchase the appropriate replacement refuse or recycling bin.
Brand-new home
For a newly built property, Reigate & Banstead says the developer is responsible for providing the required initial waste and recycling containers.
Official Reigate & Banstead Waste Services
Open Where I Live
What is collected and when
Check bin contents
Report a missed bin
Order / replace bins
Check Earlswood CRC
Reigate & Banstead Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Reigate and Banstead bin collection day?
Use the council’s Where I Live service, enter the property postcode, select the exact address and open the collections calendar in the recycling section.
What time should Reigate and Banstead bins be put out?
Present the due containers at the property boundary next to the public highway before 6am on collection day unless an approved alternative arrangement applies.
What is collected every week?
Food waste and paper/cardboard are collected every week under the standard household service.
How often are rubbish and mixed recycling collected?
The green rubbish bin and dark-grey mixed-recycling bin are normally collected every other week on the same collection week.
Where can I get the Reigate and Banstead 2026 bin calendar?
The council publishes official 2026 Calendar A and Calendar B downloads. Check the exact property first so you use the calendar that applies to that address.
When can I report a missed bin?
An individual missed bin cannot normally be reported before 3pm. A genuine miss must be reported within two working days. Do not submit an individual report if the whole road was missed.
How much is Reigate and Banstead garden waste in 2026?
From 1 April 2026, one garden-waste bin costs £79 per year by Direct Debit. Two bins cost £158, with the same £79 annual rate applying to each subscribed bin.
How often is garden waste collected?
Subscribers receive 25 fortnightly garden-waste collections over 50 weeks, with a two-week Christmas break.
Do I need to book Earlswood Community Recycling Centre?
Surrey County Council currently says ordinary visits to Earlswood do not require booking because the recent CRC booking trial has ended. Separate van, pickup and trailer permit rules can still apply.
What are Earlswood recycling centre opening hours?
Current published hours are 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Check Surrey County Council before travelling in case of temporary changes.
The Safest Reigate & Banstead Bin-Day Routine
Search the exact property first, check the correct date and waste stream, and put every due container at the boundary before 6am. Remember that food and paper/card are weekly while refuse and mixed recycling run on the alternating cycle.
If an individual bin remains uncollected after 3pm, check contamination, presentation and whether the whole street was missed before using the council report route. Submit an eligible report within two working days.
Independent guide: BinCollectionGuide.org is not Reigate & Banstead Borough Council or Surrey County Council. Live collection dates, fees, service interruptions and recycling-centre arrangements should be confirmed through the official services linked above.