Leamington Spa Bin Collection: Check Your Day, Calendar & Bin Schedule
Leamington Spa household collections are managed by Warwick District Council. The safest way to find your next collection is to search the council’s live calendar by postcode or street and select your exact property.
Most standard households follow the council’s 123+ pattern: weekly food waste, fortnightly recycling, three-weekly grey-bin refuse and an optional fortnightly garden-waste service. Some town-centre, communal and sack-service properties have different arrangements.
Leamington Spa Bin Collection: Quick Answer
Enter your postcode or street in Warwick District Council’s official collection-day checker, select the exact property and use the dates displayed for that address. You can also download a printable collection calendar covering the next six months.
Standard households normally receive weekly food waste, fortnightly recycling and three-weekly grey-bin refuse. Subscribed garden waste is normally collected fortnightly. Put the scheduled container at the edge of your property by 6am.
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How to Check Your Leamington Spa Bin Collection Day
A general Leamington Spa timetable is useful for understanding collection frequency, but it cannot tell you the exact date for an individual address. Current council property records show different collection weekdays across Leamington Spa, including Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday routes.
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Open Warwick District Council’s collection-day checker.
Use the live council service rather than an old screenshot or a neighbour’s calendar. -
Enter your postcode or search by street.
The lookup will return properties linked to the search. -
Select your exact address.
This is important because individual houses, town-centre homes and communal properties can receive different service types. -
Read each waste stream separately.
Food waste, recycling, refuse and subscribed garden waste operate on different cycles. -
Download the six-month calendar if useful.
Warwick District Council provides a printable calendar after you select the property.
Leamington Spa Bin Collection Schedule Explained
Warwick District Council calls its household system 123+. The numbers describe the normal interval for the three core waste streams rather than a fixed weekday for the whole town.
| Waste service | Normal frequency | Container | Main purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food waste | Weekly | Outdoor food caddy | Cooked and uncooked household food waste. |
| Dry recycling | Every 2 weeks | Blue-lidded wheelie bin | Accepted paper, card, glass, metal and plastics. |
| Residual rubbish | Every 3 weeks for standard wheelie-bin households | Grey bin | Non-recyclable household waste. |
| Garden waste | Normally every 2 weeks during the subscription period | Green bin with valid permit | Accepted garden material. |
Town-Centre, Sack-Service and Communal Properties Can Be Different
Not every Leamington Spa property uses the standard three-weekly grey wheelie-bin service. Warwick District Council says homes that cannot accommodate a grey bin because of access or storage restrictions—particularly some town-centre properties—can receive a fortnightly refuse sack collection.
Grey wheelie bin
Most standard households use the three-weekly residual-waste cycle.
Refuse sack service
Approved properties may receive fortnightly rubbish collection using household-supplied sacks. The council allows up to two sacks each collection.
Communal bins
Many flats and apartments use shared refuse and recycling containers managed through the communal collection arrangement.
Collection-Day Rules That Matter
Ready by 6am
Present the scheduled container at the edge of your property where it meets the public highway by 6am.
Not too early
For refuse sacks, the council says not to put them out before 7pm on the evening before collection.
Close the lid
Ordinary grey-bin rubbish must fit inside the wheelie bin with the lid firmly closed. Side waste is not collected.
Bring bins back
Return containers to your property as soon as reasonably possible after collection.
What Goes in the Blue-Lidded Recycling Bin?
Warwick District Council provides a 240-litre blue-lidded recycling bin for standard properties and normally empties it every fortnight. The current accepted-material list is broader than many older recycling guides because it includes selected soft plastics and packaging films.
Accepted examples
- Paper, card and cardboard
- Glass bottles and jars
- Metal tins and cans
- Empty aerosols and clean foil
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
- Food and drink cartons
- Carrier and bread bags
- Selected wrappers and plastic films
- Bubble wrap and cling film
- Clean non-black plastic plant pots
Keep these out
- Food waste
- Nappies
- Black bags
- General household rubbish
Extra recycling beside the bin
If you have more accepted recycling than fits in the blue-lidded bin, Warwick District Council allows extra material in a cardboard box, suitable rigid container or existing red recycling box beside the wheelie bin. Large cardboard boxes can be flattened and placed alongside.
Small electricals and household batteries
The council says small electrical items and household batteries can be presented in a bag next to a scheduled recycling, refuse or subscribed garden-waste container. Do not hide batteries inside the ordinary wheelie bin.
Weekly Food-Waste Collection
Food waste is normally collected every week. Standard households use an outdoor 23-litre food-waste bin, while a smaller kitchen caddy can be used indoors before transferring food to the external container.
Food you can recycle
- Plate scrapings
- Meat, fish and bones
- Dairy products and eggs
- Bread, cakes and pastries
- Fruit and vegetables
- Rice, pasta and beans
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Out-of-date food removed from packaging
Do not add
- Food packaging
- Garden waste
- Pet waste
- Liquids
- Cooking oil or liquid fat
Grey Refuse Bin: Three-Weekly Household Rubbish
For standard wheelie-bin properties, the grey refuse bin is collected every three weeks. It is intended for household waste that cannot be recycled through the blue-lidded bin, weekly food service, garden-waste service or another specialist route.
Typical grey-bin waste
- Non-recyclable household rubbish
- Polystyrene packaging
- Nappies
- Absorbent hygiene products
- Bagged pet waste
Do not use it for
- Food waste
- Garden waste
- Soil or turf
- Building rubble
- Materials accepted through recycling collections
Bags left around a standard grey wheelie bin are not collected. If you have legitimate extra household waste, use an appropriate Household Waste Recycling Centre or check whether your household qualifies for additional capacity.
Leamington Spa Garden-Waste Permit 2026/27
Garden-waste collection is optional and chargeable. For the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, Warwick District Council’s published charge is £51 per green bin. The service normally runs fortnightly, with a two-week break over Christmas and New Year.
Current permit price
A valid permit must be attached to the subscribed green bin for collection.
Allow time for the permit
The current service page says permit delivery can take up to 14 days, so avoid leaving renewal until your next collection is due.
Accepted garden material
- Grass cuttings and weeds
- Hedge and shrub clippings
- Leaves and bark
- Plants and cut flowers
- Twigs and small branches
- Bedding from herbivore pets
Keep these out
Do not put food waste, soil, turf, stones, rubble, Japanese knotweed or ragwort in the garden-waste bin.
Leamington Spa Bin Not Collected? Check This First
A qualifying missed collection can be reported only after the scheduled collection has had time to take place. Warwick District Council currently accepts reports after 4pm on the due date and requires the issue to be reported within two working days.
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Confirm the bin was actually due.
Recheck your exact property calendar rather than relying on the normal frequency. -
Confirm it was out by 6am.
Late presentation does not normally qualify for a return visit. -
Check the container and contents.
Make sure the lid was closed, the bin was not excessively heavy and the waste stream was not contaminated. -
Look for access or service disruption.
Road closures, severe weather or another access problem can affect a round. -
Report after 4pm and within two working days.
Use Warwick District Council’s online missed-bin form. -
Leave the missed bin in its normal collection position.
The council says it aims to return within two working days after a valid report.
Can You Get an Extra Grey Bin?
Additional residual-waste capacity is eligibility-based. Warwick District Council currently lists three main situations where a household may qualify for an additional 140-litre grey bin.
Large household
Six or more permanent residents living at the property.
Disposable nappies
Households with two or more children using disposable nappies may qualify for additional capacity.
Medical waste
Residents producing additional non-infectious residual waste because of a medical condition may qualify.
The current published charge for an approved additional 140-litre grey bin is £31. Infectious clinical waste requires a different collection route and should not simply be treated as ordinary extra grey-bin capacity.
Assisted Bin Collection
Warwick District Council offers an assisted collection scheme for residents who cannot move their containers to the usual presentation point. The bins must still be stored somewhere the crew can safely access without going inside or through the building.
New and Replacement Bin Charges 2026/27
Warwick District Council charges for new, replacement, additional, lost or stolen containers. The published 2026/27 charges below cover supply, delivery and administration; paying the charge does not transfer ownership of the council container to the resident.
| Container | 2026/27 charge | Useful detail |
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| Grey refuse wheelie bin | £41 | Standard refuse container. |
| Green garden-waste bin | £41 | Garden-waste permit is separate. |
| Blue-lidded recycling bin | £31 | Standard dry-recycling wheelie bin. |
| Recycling box with lid | £7 | Used where an alternative recycling container is suitable. |
| 23L kerbside food caddy | £10 | Outdoor weekly food-waste container. |
| Kitchen food caddy | £5 | Optional indoor caddy. |
| Return of unwanted container | £16 | Council collection of an unwanted waste container. |
Bulky Waste Collection in Leamington Spa
Warwick District Council provides a paid bulky household-waste collection from domestic properties. Book the items before putting them out and have them outside in a safe, accessible position by 6am on collection day.
| Number of items | Standard charge | Reduced rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 item | £30 | £20 |
| 2 items | £40 | £30 |
| 3 items | £55 | £40 |
| 4 items | £60 | £50 |
| 5 items | £75 | £60 |
The reduced rate is currently available to senior citizens, registered disabled people and people receiving Income Support or an addition to the State Pension.
Princes Drive Recycling Centre, Leamington Spa
For household waste that does not belong in your normal kerbside collection, the nearest major council recycling facility is Princes Drive Recycling Centre, operated by Warwickshire County Council.
Address
Princes Drive Recycling Centre
Princes Drive
Leamington Spa
CV31 3PH
A 1.98m height barrier is in place. Vans, pick-ups, trailers and some larger vehicles are subject to additional restrictions.
Weekend booking
Warwickshire County Council currently requires booking for visits on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays at Princes Drive.
Ordinary weekday access operates differently, but live alerts and material availability should still be checked before travelling.
| Day | 1 Apr–30 Sep | 1 Oct–31 Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am–3:15pm | 9:30am–3:15pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–3:15pm | 9:30am–3:15pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–6:15pm | 9:30am–3:15pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–3:15pm | 9:30am–3:15pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–3:15pm | 9:30am–3:15pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am–5:45pm | 8:30am–4:15pm |
| Sunday | 8:30am–5:45pm | 8:30am–4:15pm |
Bank Holidays, Christmas and Service Disruption
Warwick District Council says normal collections continue on ordinary bank holidays. The main exceptions are Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, when residents should use the property calendar to check revised festive dates.
Ordinary bank holiday
Do not automatically move your bin day. Check the live calendar first.
Christmas & New Year
Use the exact-property calendar because festive collection arrangements can change.
Extreme weather
Snow, ice, extreme heat or unsafe access can trigger temporary service changes.
Official Leamington Spa Waste Services
BinCollectionGuide.org is an independent information publisher. Live collection records, missed-bin reports, permits, payments and recycling-centre operations are controlled by Warwick District Council or Warwickshire County Council.
Warwick District Council collection checker
Official missed-bin form
Warwick garden-waste service
Order waste containers
Warwickshire County Council recycling centre
Leamington Spa Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Leamington Spa bin collection day?
Use Warwick District Council’s online collection checker. Enter your postcode or street, select the exact property and read the upcoming collection dates shown for that address.
How often is the grey bin collected in Leamington Spa?
Standard wheelie-bin households normally receive grey refuse collection every three weeks. Some properties that cannot accommodate standard bins use different arrangements, including fortnightly refuse sacks.
How often is recycling collected in Leamington Spa?
The standard blue-lidded recycling bin is normally collected every two weeks. Check your property calendar for the exact date.
What time should I put my bins out?
Have the scheduled container at the edge of your property by 6am. Refuse sacks should not normally be placed out before 7pm on the previous evening.
How much is Warwick District garden waste in 2026/27?
The published charge is £51 per green bin for the service period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a two-week Christmas and New Year break.
When can I report a missed bin?
A missed collection can be reported after 4pm on the scheduled collection date and must be reported within two working days. The bin must have been presented by 6am.
Does Princes Drive Recycling Centre need booking?
Booking is currently required on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Check the live Warwickshire County Council page before travelling because access arrangements and site alerts can change.
Can I put extra recycling beside the blue-lidded bin?
Yes. Warwick District Council allows accepted extra recycling in a cardboard box, rigid container or existing red recycling box beside the blue-lidded bin. Large cardboard should be flattened.
Best Next Step: Check Your Exact Leamington Spa Address
The 123+ system explains the normal collection rhythm, but the official address calendar gives the date that matters for your home. Check the property, confirm the waste stream and have the correct container ready by 6am.
If something goes wrong, use the matching official route for a missed collection, garden permit, assisted service, replacement container, bulky item or recycling-centre visit.
Independent guide: BinCollectionGuide.org is not Warwick District Council, Warwickshire County Council or the waste contractor. Collection dates, payments, permits, bookings and service alerts should be confirmed through the responsible authority.