Herefordshire Bin Collection: Find Your Day, Calendar & Missed Bin Help
Herefordshire Council collects general rubbish and household recycling on alternate fortnights. Your black rubbish bin is normally emptied one week and your green recycling bin the next. The collection weekday is specific to your address.
Check your postcode calendar, see what belongs in each bin, understand the 2026 garden-waste changes and find the right council service if a collection is missed.
Quick Answer: What Day Is My Herefordshire Bin Collected?
Enter your postcode into Herefordshire Council’s official collection-day checker and select your exact address. It shows your next rubbish collection, next recycling collection and garden-waste dates if you subscribe. A downloadable 2026–27 calendar is available for your property.
Standard kerbside collections start from 6.30am. Put the correct bin out the evening before, or by 6.30am on collection day, unless the council announces an earlier temporary start.
How to Check Your Herefordshire Bin Collection Day by Postcode
The council’s address search is the most reliable way to check collections in Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Leominster, Bromyard, Kington and rural communities across the county.
Herefordshire Bin Collection Schedule 2026–27
The standard Herefordshire household service has a simple alternating pattern: recycling on one fortnightly round and non-recyclable rubbish on the other.
The cycle above is illustrative. Your address may start on the black-bin week rather than the recycling week, and your actual collection weekday can differ from other households.
| Service | Usual frequency | How to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Black bin / black sacks | Fortnightly | General rubbish dates in the official property calendar. |
| Green bin / recycling sacks | Fortnightly | Recycling dates in the same calendar. |
| Brown garden bin | Fortnightly with subscription | Garden-waste schedule in your address lookup. |
| Small electricals and batteries | Weekly collection opportunity | Follow separate presentation instructions on an ordinary bin collection day. |
| Household food-waste caddy | Planned weekly service from 2027 | Check the council’s future rollout announcements. |
Bin Collection Days in Hereford, Leominster, Ledbury and Other Areas
Herefordshire Council manages household collections across the county. The standard two-week rubbish and recycling pattern applies widely, but exact weekdays are not interchangeable between towns, streets or rural properties.
Hereford
Search your full address. City-centre sack arrangements and suburban wheelie-bin services can differ.
Leominster
Check the council’s live collection dates rather than using a timetable from another part of Leominster.
Ledbury
Confirm whether your next date is a black-bin or green-bin collection and check any garden subscription separately.
Ross-on-Wye
Use the postcode lookup for your specific home, including properties with shared or alternative collection points.
Bromyard
Check your address and recycling calendar. Do not infer a weekday from the town name alone.
Kington and Rural Herefordshire
Use the exact address and follow any agreed collection-point arrangements for rural lanes or properties.
Herefordshire Bin Colours: What Goes in the Black, Green and Brown Bins?
Herefordshire’s household waste system is different from neighbouring councils. Green is used for ordinary dry mixed recycling, black for general rubbish and brown for the optional garden-waste subscription.
General Household Rubbish
Use the black bin for ordinary non-recyclable domestic waste that the council does not accept through household recycling.
Common examples may include:
- Non-recyclable wrappers and packaging.
- Hygiene waste and nappies.
- Other small residual household waste.
Keep out hazardous waste, batteries, gas cylinders, rubble and electrical equipment needing separate disposal.
Clean, Dry Mixed Recycling
Herefordshire Council accepts a range of suitable materials, including:
- Paper and cardboard.
- Plastic bottles, food pots, tubs and trays.
- Glass bottles and jars.
- Food and drink cans.
- Empty aerosol cans.
- Drink cartons, including Tetra Pak.
- Suitable plastic plant pots, excluding black plant pots.
- Clean aluminium foil and foil trays.
Put recycling loose in the wheelie bin, not inside tied plastic carrier bags. Empty containers and give them a quick rinse where needed.
Subscribed Garden Waste
The optional brown bin is for suitable garden material, such as:
- Grass cuttings.
- Hedge and shrub trimmings.
- Leaves and small twigs.
- Dead flowers and weeds.
- Windfall fruit in sensible quantities.
Do not put kitchen food waste, animal bedding, soil, rubble, plastic bags or large tree stumps in the brown bin.
For Homes Without a Green Wheelie Bin
Some properties receive clear recycling sacks instead of a green bin. The accepted dry recycling materials are broadly similar, but glass must not go in the clear sacks.
Where supplied, use the council’s separate glass box for clean glass bottles and jars. Follow the service arrangements assigned to your home.
Herefordshire’s April 2026 Recycling Update
From 1 April 2026, Herefordshire Council expanded its household recycling list to include aluminium foil, foil trays, metal or foil-lined tubes and suitable plastic tubes.
Foil should be clean. Small pieces can be scrunched into a larger ball to make sorting easier. Do not confuse genuine aluminium foil with soft plastic film.
Black Sack and Clear Recycling Sack Collections
Some Herefordshire homes cannot safely accommodate wheelie bins. The council may approve an alternative collection service using black rubbish sacks and clear recycling sacks.
Black Household Rubbish Sacks
For qualifying sack-service households, the standard allowance is up to four black sacks per fortnightly general rubbish collection.
Householders buy their own black sacks. Extra capacity requires approval where eligible.
Clear Recycling Sacks
The council supplies clear recycling sacks for eligible properties instead of a green recycling wheelie bin.
Annual deliveries normally take place during September. Households can use the council service to request more sacks where needed.
How Is Glass Collected From Sack-Service Properties?
Under the council’s sack collection standards, suitable properties may receive a reusable glass box. Place clean glass bottles and jars into the box, not the clear sack, and present the box with your recycling at the agreed collection point.
If your property has not been supplied with the expected recycling equipment, contact the council through its container request service.
Herefordshire Collection-Day Rules: Before and After 6.30am
1. Present the Correct Bin
Use the black rubbish bin or green recycling bin that is scheduled for your address. Do not put both out every week unless your property has a different agreed arrangement.
2. Have It Ready by 6.30am
Collections normally begin from 6.30am. Putting the bin out the previous evening is the council’s recommended way to avoid missing an early round.
3. Close the Lid
Waste must fit safely inside the container. Excessive weight, an open lid or unsuitable contents can prevent collection.
4. Use the Correct Collection Point
Present containers at the boundary closest to the public highway, unless the council has agreed another collection location.
5. Keep Access Clear
Road obstructions, unsafe access and parked vehicles can prevent a crew from collecting a bin even when the waste is correctly sorted.
6. Bring Bins Back In
Return the bin to your property after it has been emptied. Labelling bins with your house number or name can help prevent mix-ups.
Herefordshire Missed Bin Collection: How to Report It
Herefordshire Council asks residents to check a few details before reporting a missed rubbish or recycling collection. The normal reporting deadline is within two working days of the scheduled collection day.
Was Your Whole Street Missed?
When several neighbours have unemptied bins, the collection round may be delayed. Check the council’s latest operational updates and follow its instructions. Where the council requests a 24-hour delay before reporting an affected round, follow that specific notice while remaining mindful of the normal reporting deadline.
What Information Will You Need?
- Your full property address and postcode.
- The missed scheduled collection date.
- The type of bin or sack collection affected.
- Any sticker or explanation left by the crew.
- A MyHerefordshire account if required by the online form.
Herefordshire Bin Collections on Bank Holidays 2026
Herefordshire Council says that ordinary household rubbish and recycling collections continue as normal on bank holidays, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
That means a bank holiday in May or August does not automatically change your normal household collection weekday.
Ordinary Bank Holidays
General rubbish and recycling normally continue on their published collection dates. Check your postcode calendar for the correct waste stream.
Christmas and New Year
Special changes can apply around 25 December, 26 December and 1 January. The replacement dates are shown in the council’s property-specific calendar.
Herefordshire Christmas and New Year Bin Collection Dates 2026–27
For the 2026–27 festive period, Herefordshire Council’s live address calendars show revised collection dates for some affected properties.
| Scheduled date | Replacement shown in affected calendars | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Sunday 27 December 2026 | Check your own address result for confirmation. |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | Sunday 3 January 2027 | Check your own address result for confirmation. |
| Other bank holidays | Normally unchanged | Follow any property-specific festive notice. |
These replacement dates are examples confirmed for affected Friday collections. Other addresses may show no festive change. The council’s postcode calendar remains the correct source for your property.
How to Avoid a Missed Festive Collection
- Download the 2026–27 calendar for your own address.
- Read any festive-date adjustment shown beneath your collection dates.
- Put bins out the previous evening or by 6.30am on the amended day.
- Keep Christmas cardboard and packaging sorted into the correct recycling stream.
- Do not assume the garden-waste service continues during its two-week holiday break.
Herefordshire Garden Waste Collection 2026–27: Brown Bins and Charges
Herefordshire Council launched its new fortnightly garden-waste subscription service on 30 March 2026. It replaced the older single-use green garden-waste sack scheme.
The service uses a 240-litre brown wheelie bin, or four reusable 60-litre sacks where a property is unsuitable for a wheelie bin.
Current Garden Waste Subscription Costs
From 1 October 2026, new subscribers pay the reduced £30 service charge per bin for the remaining 2026–27 subscription period, plus the £10 delivery fee per bin.
The original full first-year subscription charge was £60 per bin. Future annual renewals are charged under the council’s published rates for the relevant year.
What Can Go in the Brown Bin?
Accepted Garden Waste
- Grass and lawn cuttings.
- Hedge and shrub clippings.
- Leaves and small branches.
- Bark, weeds and small plants.
- Cut flowers.
- Windfall fruit in manageable quantities.
Not Accepted
- Kitchen food waste.
- Animal bedding and waste.
- Plastic bags or plant pots.
- Soil, stones, bricks and rubble.
- Tree stumps and large branches.
- Garden tools and general rubbish.
Subscription Conditions Worth Checking
- The service is normally fortnightly, excluding its two-week Christmas and New Year break.
- Only council-provided bins or reusable sacks registered to the subscription address are collected.
- The council aims to deliver a new garden bin within 10 working days.
- Subscriptions can be shared with neighbours, subject to the registered collection address.
- Residents moving within Herefordshire can contact the council about transferring the service.
- The council describes a 14-day cancellation cooling-off period in its subscription terms.
- Keep bin lids and reusable sacks closed and avoid overloading the container.
When Will Weekly Food-Waste Collections Start in Herefordshire?
Herefordshire Council approved a new separate household food-waste collection service in July 2026, with the main rollout now planned for September/October 2027.
The service had previously been expected earlier, so older articles may incorrectly suggest it began in March 2026.
Kitchen Caddy
Eligible households are expected to receive a small 7-litre kitchen caddy for storing food waste before collection.
Outdoor Caddy
A 23-litre lockable outdoor caddy is planned for presenting food waste to collection crews.
Weekly Collection
The new service is planned to operate weekly, normally on the same weekday as household rubbish and recycling collections.
Once launched, the service is intended to accept cooked and uncooked leftovers, meat and bones, dairy products, bread, rice, pasta, fruit and vegetables.
Packaging, cooking liquids, garden waste and animal bedding will not belong in the food-waste caddy.
Free Kerbside Collection of Small Electricals, Batteries and Vapes
Herefordshire households can put out eligible small electrical items, household batteries and vapes for separate recycling on ordinary waste-collection days.
This is not the same as placing them inside the green recycling bin. The council requires these materials to be left separately where the crew can identify and collect them.
Small Electrical Items
Place accepted small electrical items on top of a bin or beside your sacks. Remove accessible batteries and secure trailing cables.
Household Batteries
Put household batteries into a small tied clear bag on top of the bin. Cover exposed contacts on lithium or button-cell batteries to reduce short-circuit risks.
Vapes
The council accepts up to five vapes per collection. Use a small clear bag on top of the bin where needed to keep them secure.
Residents using shared communal bins should not place electrical items on top of those bins. Speak to the housing manager about an appropriate collection arrangement.
Order a New, Larger, Damaged or Missing Bin
Herefordshire Council provides an online service for bin delivery, changes of bin size, damaged containers and sack requests. Some replacements and changes carry a charge.
Lost or Damaged Bin
Report a missing or damaged container using the council’s online system. The council may charge for replacements unless the damage was caused by its collection crew.
Keep the existing bin visible and accessible if a swap has been approved.
Larger Recycling Bin
Households regularly producing more accepted recycling than their existing container can hold may request a larger green bin.
The council assesses requests and may charge for delivery or swapping containers.
Who Can Request a Larger Black General-Waste Bin?
The council lists several circumstances that can justify an assessment for more non-recyclable waste capacity:
- Six or more people permanently living at the same address.
- One or more children under three using disposable nappies.
- Medical circumstances producing increased non-hazardous household waste.
Eligibility does not mean automatic approval. The council expects households to make full use of recycling and considers requests individually.
How Long Does Bin Delivery Take?
Once a request is approved, Herefordshire Council aims to complete a bin delivery or swap within 10 working days.
Residents can continue using their existing bin while waiting for a replacement where it is safe to do so. If excess household waste builds up, use a suitable booked recycling-centre visit rather than leaving extra bags next to a wheelie bin.
Flats, Shared Bins and New-Build Homes in Herefordshire
Not every Herefordshire household uses an individual black and green wheelie bin. Flats, large communal buildings and newly completed housing developments can have special storage and collection arrangements.
Shared Bin Stores
Keep recyclable materials separated from general rubbish. Place waste into the correctly labelled shared container rather than leaving loose bags nearby.
New-Build Homes
If your address does not appear in the postcode checker, the council may not yet have been notified about your property or collection requirements.
Temporary Collection Points
On developments where building work continues, the council may arrange a temporary shared collection point until permanent access is available.
What to Do If Your New Address Is Not Recognised
- Check the full postcode and property details.
- Use the council’s new-build property guidance.
- Request the appropriate household waste service.
- Wait for confirmation of the bins and collection point assigned to the property.
Herefordshire Council can be contacted on 01432 260051 for assistance with new-build collection arrangements.
Assisted Bin Collections for Residents Unable to Move Their Bins
Herefordshire Council offers assisted collections where no household resident is physically able to move rubbish or recycling bins to the normal collection point.
If approved, crews collect from an agreed, accessible location within the property’s boundary rather than requiring the resident to move the bin to the roadside.
What the Council Checks
- Whether anyone in the household can move the containers safely.
- Whether the proposed collection point is accessible to crews.
- Whether gates can be opened when collection staff arrive.
- Whether the route is safe and free from obstructions.
- Whether the agreed location is suitable for the bin to be moved.
Applications are assessed against the council’s collection standards. If you subscribe to the garden-waste service, the brown bin can normally be collected from the same assisted collection point.
Herefordshire Bulky Waste Collection: Furniture and Large Items
Large household items such as furniture, mattresses and freestanding appliances need a separate disposal or collection arrangement. They should not be left beside ordinary wheelie bins.
How the Council’s Bulky Collection Works
- Check whether the council accepts the item.
- Prepare a list of the items for collection.
- Book through the council’s bulky waste service.
- Provide a contact phone number and pay the applicable charge.
- Place accepted items outside at the agreed location, ready for the booked collection.
The council aims to arrange collections around one week in advance, although busy periods may require bookings up to two weeks ahead. Collections are normally made between 7am and 5pm.
2026 Bulky Collection Charges
These are the council’s published 2026 charges. Refrigeration appliances have separate pricing, but collection is subject to the current suspension. Verify the live fee and item eligibility before paying.
To amend or cancel a booking, the council requires notice by midday on the last working day before collection. Different deadlines can apply around public holidays.
Herefordshire Household Waste Recycling Centres
Herefordshire Council provides six Household Recycling Centres (HRCs). They are available to Herefordshire residents for suitable household waste and recycling, subject to each site’s acceptance rules.
You must book before visiting. The council requires an online booking pass, and the scheme limits residents to four visits per fortnight per household or vehicle.
Hereford HRC
Location: Chapel Road, Rotherwas, Hereford.
Open seven days a week under the published seasonal hours, with advance booking required.
Leominster HRC
Location: Bridge Street, Leominster.
Open seven days a week under seasonal operating arrangements. Book before travelling.
Ledbury HRC
Location: Little Marcle Road, Ledbury.
Normally opens Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Current seasonal hours apply.
Bromyard HRC
Location: Linton Industrial Estate, Bromyard.
Normally opens Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. No ordinary pedestrian access.
Kington HRC
Location: Eardisley Road, Kington.
Normally opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with booking required for all users.
Ross-on-Wye HRC
Location: Station Approach, Ross-on-Wye.
Normally opens Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, with separate bank-holiday hours.
Herefordshire Recycling Centre Opening Hours
| Centre | Winter: Oct–Mar | Summer: Apr–Sep |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 8am–4pm, daily | 8am–6pm, daily |
| Leominster | 8am–4pm, daily | 8am–6pm, daily |
| Bromyard | 8am–4pm, Tue, Sat, Sun | 8am–6pm, Tue, Sat, Sun |
| Kington | 8am–4pm, Fri, Sat, Sun | 8am–6pm, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Ledbury | 8am–4pm, Wed, Sat, Sun | 8am–6pm, Wed, Sat, Sun |
| Ross-on-Wye | 8am–4pm on normal opening days | 8am–6pm on normal opening days |
Ross-on-Wye has additional bank-holiday opening arrangements. All centre hours may change for temporary restrictions or operational issues, so check the live booking page before making a journey.
What You Need to Book
- A Herefordshire residential address.
- Your vehicle registration number, where applicable.
- An available booking slot.
- The booking pass displayed on a phone or printed.
- A suitable commercial vehicle or trailer permit if required.
Common Herefordshire Bin Collection Problems and Solutions
| Problem | Likely explanation | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong bin collected this week | Recycling and rubbish run on alternate weeks. | Check your exact address calendar. |
| Postcode not recognised | The property may be newly built or not yet listed. | Use the council’s new-build service. |
| Bin full before next collection | Waste volume exceeds standard capacity. | Check recycling, eligibility for a larger bin or booked HRC options. |
| Recycling rejected | Incorrect materials or contaminated recycling. | Check any sticker and correct the contents. |
| Black sack collection not made | Wrong collection week or excess bags. | Confirm the standard four-sack allowance and calendar. |
| Garden bin missed | Wrong date, no subscription or rejected contents. | Check the garden calendar and report through the garden service. |
| Holiday collection uncertain | The property may have a festive replacement date. | Read the Christmas notice in your address result. |
| Recycling-centre visit refused | No pass, vehicle issue or restricted material. | Check site-specific rules and rebook appropriately. |
Herefordshire Bin Collection Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my Herefordshire bin collection day?
Enter your full postcode in Herefordshire Council’s official collection-day checker and select your property. The result displays the next black-bin, green-bin and subscribed garden-waste dates, plus a downloadable calendar.
How often are bins collected in Herefordshire?
Standard general household rubbish and recycling are each collected every two weeks, on alternate weeks. Your exact collection weekday depends on your address.
What time should Herefordshire bins be out?
Collections normally start at 6.30am. Put the correct bin out the previous evening or by 6.30am on collection day. Follow council notices if temporary earlier starts are announced.
Can I download a Herefordshire bin calendar for 2026–27?
Yes. Use the council’s address lookup. The property results include a link to download the relevant 2026–27 waste and recycling calendar.
Are Herefordshire bins collected on bank holidays?
Ordinary recycling and general waste collections normally operate on bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Use the property calendar to check festive replacement dates.
When should I report a missed Herefordshire bin?
Check the date, presentation time, neighbouring collections and any tag first. If the council has missed an eligible collection, report it as soon as possible and within two working days of the scheduled collection.
What is the difference between a green and brown bin?
The green bin is for accepted clean, dry household recycling. The brown bin is for garden waste collected under the optional paid subscription service.
How much is Herefordshire garden waste collection in October 2026?
For new subscriptions from 1 October 2026, the council lists a reduced £30 service charge per bin for the period ending 31 March 2027, plus a £10 bin delivery fee. Future annual charges are separate.
Can I recycle glass in clear recycling sacks?
No. Glass must not be put in clear recycling sacks. Properties using the sack service may have a separate council glass box for bottles and jars.
When does Herefordshire’s weekly food waste service start?
The council plans the new separate weekly food-waste service from September/October 2027. Household caddies and detailed collection instructions will be issued as the rollout approaches.
Do I need to book a Herefordshire recycling centre?
Yes. Herefordshire residents must book an available visit and obtain a pass before using a household recycling centre. Additional vehicle and trailer restrictions can apply.
How do I request a larger black bin?
Use the council’s bin request service. Larger general-waste capacity may be considered for eligible large households, young children using nappies or qualifying medical waste needs, subject to council assessment.
Official Herefordshire Council Waste Services
Use these council services for live information and actions. BinCollectionGuide.org explains the process but does not operate council collections or payment systems.
Check Your Next Herefordshire Bin Collection
Use the official postcode checker to confirm whether your next collection is for black-bin rubbish or green-bin recycling. Save your 2026–27 calendar, present the correct bin by 6.30am and follow the council’s current instructions when a collection is delayed.
If you subscribe to brown-bin garden-waste collections, check that separate schedule too. For missed collections, act within the council’s reporting deadline.
Independent information notice: BinCollectionGuide.org is not Herefordshire Council or its waste contractor. Live collection records, service requests, fees and bookings are controlled by Herefordshire Council. Verify changing information with the official council service before relying on it.