EHDC Bin Collection Calendar: Dates, Days & Bin Colours
East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) provides address-specific collection dates for household rubbish, recycling, glass, subscribed garden waste and the new weekly food waste service.
Most households have alternating fortnightly green refuse and black recycling collections, a separate fortnightly glass service and weekly food waste collections introduced on 5 October 2026.
Use this guide to find your exact calendar, check the correct bin colour, understand the new caddies and report a missed collection before the council’s deadline.
EHDC Bin Collection: Quick Answer
Check your next bin collection using East Hampshire District Council’s official calendar search. Enter your address through MyEHDC or the council’s Where I Live service, then read the refuse, recycling, glass, food waste and subscribed garden waste dates for your property.
Standard green rubbish and black recycling bins are usually collected on alternate fortnights. Glass is collected fortnightly, food waste weekly, and subscribed brown garden bins fortnightly. Hard-to-reach properties may follow a separate calendar.
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How to Find Your EHDC Bin Collection Calendar
EHDC publishes numbered calendars and provides a property lookup so you do not have to guess which schedule covers your street. This matters across the district, including Petersfield, Alton, Horndean, Four Marks, Liphook and surrounding villages.
- Open the council’s Find Your Bin Calendar page. Start with the current address service rather than an old printed calendar.
- Search for your exact property. Enter your address or postcode in the council’s Where I Live service.
- Find Waste and Recycling. The property result provides the relevant collection information and calendar.
- Read each waste stream separately. Check the green bin, black recycling bin, glass box, food waste collection and garden waste if you subscribe.
- Save the current dates. Recheck after a change of address, a route update or a holiday collection announcement.
East Hampshire Fortnightly Bin Collection Pattern
For standard households, rubbish and recycling generally alternate, meaning each main bin is emptied once every two weeks. Glass has its own fortnightly schedule and may not always fall on the same day as the other collections.
Green refuse bin
Non-recyclable household waste, with the weekly food caddy collected on its assigned day.
Black recycling bin
Accepted dry recycling, with the weekly food caddy collected on its assigned day.
The two-week sequence repeats, but the starting week and day depend on your address. The glass box and brown garden waste bin must be checked against their own calendar dates.
| Container | Typical frequency | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| Green refuse bin | Fortnightly | Non-recyclable household rubbish |
| Black recycling bin | Fortnightly | Accepted dry recycling, clean, dry and loose |
| Glass box | Fortnightly | Separate glass bottles and jars |
| Food waste caddy | Weekly | Separate service started 5 October 2026 |
| Brown garden waste bin | Fortnightly | Paid service, 25 collections each subscription year |
EHDC Bin Colours: What Goes in Each Container?
One important difference from some neighbouring councils is that East Hampshire uses a black bin for recycling and a green bin for general rubbish. Follow EHDC guidance rather than another Hampshire council’s bin colours.
Black bin — Dry recycling
Accepted: newspapers, magazines, envelopes, clean cardboard, plastic bottles, metal food and drink cans, clean food tins and eligible empty aerosols.
Keep everything clean, dry and loose. Remove food residue and do not bag recycling.
Not accepted: plastic tubs and trays, carrier bags, polystyrene, cartons, textiles and glass.
Green bin — General rubbish
Used for non-recyclable household waste such as certain plastic food tubs, film, polystyrene, shredded paper and suitable sanitary waste.
Bag the rubbish securely. Double-bag dusty, unhygienic or potentially leaking items.
Not accepted: garden waste, rubble, hot ashes, hazardous substances, batteries and infectious clinical waste.
Glass box — Bottles and jars
Use for rinsed glass bottles and jars of any colour, with corks and tops removed.
Pyrex, drinking glasses, window glass, ceramics and light bulbs do not belong in the box.
Brown bin — Garden waste
Accepted garden materials include grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, weeds, small branches and eligible prunings.
Food scraps, soil, rubble, coal ash and animal waste must not be added.
Food waste caddy — Food scraps
Use for raw and cooked leftovers, meat, fish, bones, dairy products, bread, eggs, tea bags, coffee grounds and fruit or vegetable peelings.
Keep out liquids, cooking oil, packaging other than permitted caddy liners, garden waste and animal litter.
Weekly Food Waste Collections Started on 5 October 2026
East Hampshire’s separate food waste service began on 5 October 2026. Food waste is collected weekly and is sent for anaerobic digestion, producing useful gas and fertiliser products.
This is a significant change for residents who previously placed food waste in the green refuse bin. The council has delivered caddy packs across the district, and food waste collection days are available through MyEHDC.
5-litre kitchen caddy
Keep food scraps in the small kitchen container before transferring them outside.
23-litre outdoor caddy
Present your orange-lidded outdoor caddy for the weekly collection.
Communal food bins
Flats and shared properties may receive a communal 140-litre food waste container instead of an individual outdoor caddy.
How to prepare your food caddy
- Place eligible raw and cooked food scraps in your kitchen caddy.
- Transfer the contents into your outdoor caddy or the appropriate communal container.
- Secure the lid and ensure your yellow identification sticker faces the road.
- Have the outdoor caddy ready by 6am on your food waste collection day.
- Bring it back and clean it when necessary to reduce smells and residue.
Fortnightly Glass Collections: Weight and Container Rules
EHDC collects glass bottles and jars separately every two weeks. Its standard glass box holds 38 litres. Keep each box below 5.5kg, because crews have to lift large numbers of boxes manually during each round.
- Remove corks and tops and rinse bottles and jars.
- Use a sturdy plastic box with handles, not a cardboard box that could collapse in rain.
- Excess glass can be collected in an additional suitable box, provided it is not too heavy.
- Do not put Pyrex, ceramics, broken glass or drinking glasses in the kerbside glass stream.
- Check the glass-specific collection date, especially on hard-to-reach rounds.
When and Where to Put Out EHDC Bins
Put standard household bins at the agreed property boundary in good time for the collection, following your council calendar and current presentation guidance. Do not assume the lorry will reach your street at the same time on every visit.
Food waste by 6am
The council specifically advises placing food caddies out by 6am. Presenting them late can mean the crew has already passed.
Keep lids shut
Bins that are too heavy or unsafe to empty may be rejected. Keep collection points accessible and avoid blocking pavements.
Check the correct stream
Ensure the black recycling bin contains only the accepted dry materials and the green bin holds suitably bagged general rubbish.
Weather can change routes
In very hot weather the council may begin rounds earlier. Its advice is to put bins out the previous evening rather than relying on the usual vehicle arrival time.
How to Report a Missed EHDC Bin Collection
EHDC requires missed household collections to be reported before 4pm on the next working day after the scheduled date. This applies to eligible missed refuse, recycling, glass and garden waste collections; food caddy issues can also be reported through the council’s service.
- Check the official calendar. Confirm that the container was due for your specific address.
- Read the latest council service update. If your area is already listed as delayed, follow the published instructions.
- Look for a rejection reason. Contaminated, overweight or incorrectly presented bins may not qualify for a return visit.
- Keep the container available. The council advises leaving genuinely missed bins out after making a report.
- Submit the report through MyEHDC before the deadline. Include the correct property and waste stream.
EHDC Garden Waste: Brown Bin Prices and Subscription
East Hampshire operates a paid garden waste service providing 25 fortnightly collections each year, subject to the subscription conditions. The service normally pauses around Christmas and resumes with real Christmas tree collections in January.
£130 annual subscription
Current published charge for each subscribed garden waste bin.
£86 brown bin
Cost of a 240-litre brown wheeled bin, including delivery, if you need one.
£98 sack renewal
Annual sack subscription for existing sack-service customers. Reduced rates may apply to qualifying existing customers.
Subscription spaces are limited by round capacity. EHDC says it cannot accept new garden waste customers on hard-to-reach rounds with calendar numbers beginning with H. Existing subscribers should renew when their annual subscription expires.
For those unable to subscribe, suitable garden material can be composted at home or taken to a Hampshire household waste recycling centre, subject to site booking requirements.
New, Replacement and Extra Bins in East Hampshire
Household bin containers are generally the resident’s property and responsibility. If you need a replacement or additional container, the council’s MyEHDC ordering service explains available sizes and charges.
| Container | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 240-litre green, black or brown bin | £86 | New, additional or replacement, subject to eligibility |
| 140-litre refuse or recycling bin | £63 | Smaller household container |
| 38-litre glass box | £17 | Standard glass collection box |
| 140-litre extra refuse bin | £63 | Additional capacity only when authorised |
Deliveries should normally take no more than four weeks after an accepted order. If your container has not arrived after four weeks, EHDC gives 01730 234295 as the enquiry number.
Extra green refuse-bin capacity is restricted. Households with six or more permanent residents, or qualifying medical waste needs that produce non-clinical rubbish, may be assessed for an extra 140-litre bin. Additional recycling and glass containers are available separately.
Bulky Waste Collection: Sofas, Mattresses and Appliances
Large household items cannot be placed beside normal bins for collection. EHDC offers a paid bulky-waste booking service for eligible East Hampshire householders. Fees depend on the item category and size.
| Category | Charge | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Medium item | £28 | Microwave, vacuum cleaner, bicycle |
| Large item | £41 | Armchair, washing machine, two-seater sofa |
| Extra-large item | £58 | Three-seater sofa, double bed, large mattress |
| Bulky item | £97 | Wardrobe, corner sofa, three-piece suite |
| Special full load | £291 | Special collection priced by volume |
After booking, place the agreed item at the property edge, visible from the road and ready by 7am on the allocated day. Do not block the public highway. Upholstered furniture may require a separate collection arrangement.
The council also publishes a free allowance for four bulky items in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying benefits-related cases. Check eligibility before paying.
EHDC Christmas 2026 Collections and Bad Weather
EHDC’s normal 2025–October 2026 collection calendar is being replaced by a new set beginning in November 2026. Christmas and New Year dates may differ from the normal fortnightly pattern.
Do not use old Christmas timetable dates or assume nearby Havant Borough Council’s arrangements apply to East Hampshire. Check your new EHDC address calendar and current council collection updates nearer the holidays.
In hot weather, crews may start earlier than usual. In strong winds, keep loose recycling secured and retrieve your empty bin promptly to stop it blowing into the road.
Household Waste Recycling Centres and Alternative Disposal
Household waste recycling centres in Hampshire are operated by Hampshire County Council, not by EHDC. They are the appropriate route for many bulky, electrical, garden and other household items that cannot go into normal kerbside bins.
Hampshire’s HWRC service uses a booking system. Check the correct centre, accepted materials, operating hours and vehicle rules before visiting. Do not assume that every site accepts every kind of waste.
EHDC Bin Collection FAQs
How do I find my EHDC bin collection day?
Use East Hampshire District Council’s Find Your Bin Calendar service, search for your exact address and read the rubbish, recycling, glass and food waste dates assigned to it.
What colour is the recycling bin in East Hampshire?
The black bin is used for household dry recycling, while the green bin is used for general refuse. Glass is collected separately in a box, and food waste uses a separate caddy.
How often are EHDC bins collected?
Green refuse and black recycling are normally collected on alternating fortnights. Glass is fortnightly, food waste is weekly and subscribed garden waste is collected fortnightly.
What time should my food waste caddy be out?
East Hampshire advises putting the outdoor food waste caddy out by 6am on the scheduled collection day, with the yellow sticker facing the road.
When must I report a missed bin?
Report a genuine missed collection through MyEHDC before 4pm on the next working day after the scheduled collection. Bins rejected because of contamination or incorrect presentation may not receive a return visit.
How much is the EHDC garden waste service?
The published annual garden waste bin subscription is £130. A 240-litre brown bin costs £86 if you need to buy one. Service availability depends on local collection-round capacity.
Does EHDC collect glass every two weeks?
Yes. Fortnightly glass collections use a sturdy box for rinsed bottles and jars. Each box should weigh less than 5.5kg.
What if I haven’t received food waste caddies?
Use the MyEHDC general enquiry service and select the option for food waste containers not delivered. Complex delivery problems can also be discussed with the council’s Case Management team.
Can I request more rubbish-bin capacity?
Extra refuse capacity may be authorised for households of six or more permanent residents or qualifying medical waste needs. The council assesses eligibility and applicable container charges.
Official East Hampshire Bin Collection Services
Use the relevant council service for live dates, applications, reports and payments.
Check Your Next EHDC Bin Collection
Your address determines the correct collection day. Start with EHDC’s live calendar, check whether green rubbish, black recycling, glass or food waste is due, and follow the separate garden waste dates if you subscribe.
If a collection is missed, act before 4pm on the next working day and check the council’s current service update before submitting the report.
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