Reigate Bin Collection Days, Calendar & Schedule
Looking for your next rubbish or recycling collection in Reigate? Reigate & Banstead Borough Council provides property-specific dates through its official Where I Live service.
Food waste and paper/card are collected weekly. Mixed recycling and general rubbish are normally collected every other week on the same day, while subscribed brown garden bins are collected on the opposite fortnight.
Reigate Bin Collection: Quick Answer
Your exact Reigate bin collection day depends on your property. Search your postcode through Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Where I Live service, select the address and open the collections calendar in the recycling section.
For standard household collections, present all scheduled containers at your property boundary next to the public highway before 6am. Food and paper/card are weekly; general rubbish and mixed recycling are normally fortnightly on the same collection week.
Jump to the collection information you need
- Check collection date
- 2026 calendars A and B
- Blue week and green week
- Bin colours and types
- Recycling rules
- Food and paper collections
- Garden waste fee
- Presenting bins
- Missed collection
- Flats and shared bins
- Replacement bins
- Assisted collections
- Bulky waste
- Earlswood recycling centre
- Christmas and holidays
- Official links
- Reigate FAQs
How to Find Your Reigate Bin Collection Day by Postcode
The council’s online address lookup is the most reliable way to find the next scheduled collection for a house or flat in Reigate. A nearby street may use the same weekday but a different fortnightly waste pattern.
- Open the council’s collection-date service.
Use the official Reigate & Banstead website, then follow its Where I Live postcode-search link. - Enter the postcode for your property.
Search using the address that receives the collection. If several properties appear, select the correct one. - Find the recycling information.
Open the collections section and choose the option to view your collection calendar. - Check the waste streams due.
Look for the actual date and whether general rubbish, mixed recycling, food, paper or subscribed garden waste is due. - Save the next collection.
Record the date and containers together. Keep the official lookup bookmarked for later changes.
Reigate Bin Collection Calendar 2026: Calendar A or B?
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council publishes two 2026 printable collection calendars. They represent different alternating collection patterns, so you should not choose one based only on which letter seems familiar.
Reigate Collection Calendar A
Use this timetable only when the collection information for your property confirms that the A pattern applies.
Official Calendar A download pageReigate Collection Calendar B
This calendar follows the alternative fortnightly pattern. It is not interchangeable with Calendar A.
Official Calendar B download pageWhat if My Printed Calendar and Online Dates Differ?
Recheck that the right property is selected and that you are using the correct A/B pattern. The council may also publish revised dates after an operational change or during the festive period. Use its current property information or contact the waste team if a genuine mismatch remains.
Reigate Blue Week and Green Week Collection Schedule
Reigate & Banstead calls its two alternating collection patterns blue week and green week. These are collection-cycle names, not a request to put out only bins of the same colour.
Blue Week
Scheduled collections:
- Green food-waste caddy
- Black paper/cardboard recycling box
- Brown garden-waste bin for paid members
The ordinary mixed-recycling and general-rubbish wheelie bins are not part of this standard week.
Green Week
Scheduled collections:
- Green food-waste caddy
- Black paper/cardboard recycling box
- Dark-grey mixed recycling bin
- Green general-rubbish bin
General rubbish and mixed recycling are collected in the same fortnightly collection week.
| Waste stream | Normal frequency | Collection week |
|---|---|---|
| Food waste | Every week | Blue and green weeks |
| Paper/cardboard | Every week | Blue and green weeks |
| Mixed recycling | Every other week | Green week |
| General rubbish | Every other week | Green week |
| Garden waste | Every other week | Blue week, subscribed properties |
This is the council’s standard collection pattern. Flats and communal-bin properties may use different containers, presentation arrangements or schedules.
Reigate Bin Colours: Which Container Should You Use?
Green Food Caddy
Household food waste, including raw and cooked leftovers.
Black Paper Box
Loose paper, flattened cardboard and other accepted paper packaging.
Dark-Grey Bin
Accepted mixed recycling, including containers, glass, cans and cartons.
Green Refuse Bin
Non-recyclable household rubbish after separating recyclable materials.
Brown Garden Bin
Eligible garden material from households paying for the service.
What Can Go in Reigate’s Dark-Grey Recycling Bin?
The dark-grey mixed recycling bin is collected every other week. Items must be loose, clean and empty. Putting recyclables into black sacks or carrier bags can cause problems at the sorting facility.
Accepted Recycling Examples
- Plastic drinks and cleaning-product bottles
- Plastic pots, tubs and trays
- Toothpaste and cosmetic squeeze tubes
- Non-black plastic plant pots
- Food and drink cans
- Glass bottles and jars
- Food and drink cartons
- Clean foil and foil trays
- Accepted squeezy metal tubes
Items to Keep Out
- Plastic carrier bags and bin bags
- Food waste
- Paper and cardboard
- Polystyrene and bubble wrap
- Cling film and crisp packets
- Electrical items and vapes
- Batteries
- Textiles and clothing
- Dirty or heavily food-contaminated packaging
Reigate’s 2026 Recycling Additions
From 31 March 2026, the council expanded the range of accepted mixed recyclables to include squeezy metal tubes, squeezy plastic tubes and plastic plant pots that are not black.
These examples include empty tomato-purée tubes, toothpaste tubes and suitable plant pots. The normal preparation rule still applies: empty and clean items before recycling them.
Food Waste and Paper Collections in Reigate
Food waste and paper/cardboard are the two household waste streams that continue every week under the standard Reigate collection pattern.
Green Food Caddy
Accepted food waste includes:
- Fruit and vegetable peelings
- Cooked and raw meat, fish and bones
- Bread, rice and pasta
- Eggs and dairy products
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Leftovers and out-of-date food
Reigate & Banstead allows plastic liners or bags to wrap food waste in the caddy. The liners are removed during processing. Do not add ordinary packaging, liquids or cooking oil.
Black Paper/Cardboard Box
Accepted examples include:
- Newspapers and magazines
- Letters and envelopes
- Flattened cardboard boxes
- Cereal boxes
- Leaflets and junk mail
- Clean paper packaging
Paper and cardboard must be loose, not in plastic bags. Remove plastic sleeves and food leftovers before putting materials into the box.
Keeping the Food Caddy Secure
The council recommends securing food waste in a suitable bag to reduce leakage and odours. The caddy handle can be placed in its forward locked position to help keep the lid closed.
The council also suggests placing a closed outdoor food caddy on its side inside the paper box where suitable, helping prevent animals opening it and stopping paper from blowing away.
Reigate Garden Waste Collection 2026: Brown Bin Fees
Garden-waste collection is an optional service operated by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council. Subscribed households receive 25 fortnightly collections across a 12-month membership period, with a two-week annual break over Christmas.
£79
One subscribed brown garden-waste bin.
£158
Two subscribed brown garden-waste bins.
£237
Three subscribed brown garden-waste bins.
These are the council’s published Direct Debit charges from 1 April 2026. Each subscribed bin costs £79 annually. Payment is collected through the membership system.
How to Join
- Open the council’s garden-waste service. You will need to register for or sign in to a My Reigate & Banstead account.
- Provide the collection address. Confirm the domestic property where the brown bin will be used.
- Select the number of brown bins. The standard bin is a 240-litre council-supplied container.
- Arrange the annual payment. Read the Direct Debit and membership conditions before submitting.
- Wait for the bin and collection details. The council normally aims to deliver the brown bin within three weeks of joining. Check the service if it has not arrived within four weeks.
What Can Go in the Brown Bin?
Accepted Garden Waste
- Grass cuttings
- Leaves and hedge trimmings
- Dead plants and flowers
- Small prunings
- Twigs and small branches under 10cm in diameter
- Weeds, excluding listed invasive or hazardous plants
Not Accepted
- Food waste
- Soil, rubble or stones
- Animal bedding
- Plastic plant pots
- Plastic bags
- Compostable cups and tableware
- Japanese knotweed and other excluded invasive plants
Garden waste must be placed loose inside the brown bin, and the lid must close. The council can refuse bins that are inaccessible, overloaded or filled with unsuitable items.
Reigate Bin Collection Time: The 6am Rule
For the standard household collection service, Reigate & Banstead requires all scheduled containers to be presented before 6am on collection day.
The collection point is normally the boundary of the property next to the public highway. The container should be visible and safely accessible to the collection crew.
Before Collection
Check which containers are due and move them to the correct collection point before 6am.
Check Each Container
Make sure the bin is not overloaded, the lid closes and the contents match the waste stream.
After Collection
Bring the containers back onto your property once emptied so that they do not obstruct pedestrians.
Why a Bin May Be Left Unemptied
- It was placed out after the crew passed.
- The bin was not due on that date.
- The lid would not close or the bin was overfilled.
- Recycling contained unsuitable items.
- A vehicle or another obstruction blocked safe access.
- The household used a privately purchased container that was not supplied or approved for the council’s collection service.
Reigate Missed Bin Collection: Report It Correctly
A bin that is still full during the morning is not necessarily a missed collection. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council says individual missed-bin reports cannot normally be submitted before 3pm on the scheduled collection day.
- Confirm your bin was due. Use the property’s calendar to check the collection date and the waste stream.
- Check the 6am presentation rule. The bin should have been at the property boundary before collection rounds began.
- Check for contamination or overfilling. Incorrect materials, unsafe loading or a lid that will not close can prevent collection.
- Wait until after 3pm. The vehicle may still be working through the route.
- Check whether the entire road was missed. The council says crews will normally return on the next working day when a whole road has been missed.
- Report an individual missed collection promptly. Use the official missed-bin reporting route within two working days of the scheduled collection.
Which Missed-Bin Situation Applies?
Before 3pm
Wait. The collection round may not be finished.
Whole Road Missed
The council says it will return the next working day without individual reports.
One Bin Missed
If the collection was valid and the deadline has not passed, use the council reporting form.
If more than two working days have passed, the council says an ordinary missed-bin report cannot be accepted and you will generally need to wait for the next scheduled collection.
Reigate Flats, Shared Bins and Communal Collections
Flats and shared-bin properties around Reigate may have different containers from standard houses. Where space and access permit, the council provides separate collections for paper/card, mixed recycling, non-recyclable rubbish and food waste.
Flats With Communal Bins
Use the containers provided for your building. A shared bin store may have different bin sizes, lids, labels and collection points from individual houses.
Properties With Limited Space
Some properties use alternative arrangements such as recycling boxes or designated sacks. Follow the service recorded for your address.
Reigate & Banstead’s March 2026 update reported work to extend the full standard recycling service to previously difficult-to-access properties. If your flat does not appear to have the expected separate recycling facilities, ask the council to check the property’s arrangement.
Reigate Replacement and Additional Bins: 2026 Charges
If a household bin is lost, stolen or damaged, Reigate & Banstead provides replacement and additional-container services. Some containers are free to replace; other bins carry a charge.
| Container | Published charge |
|---|---|
| Replacement 140L green refuse bin | £41.50 |
| Additional 140L green refuse bin | £248 |
| Replacement 140L dark-grey mixed recycling bin | £41.50 |
| Replacement or upgrade to 240L dark-grey recycling bin | £54.25 |
| 55L paper/cardboard recycling box | Free |
| 23L outdoor food-waste caddy | Free |
The council says replacement containers may take up to four weeks to deliver. It no longer supplies internal kitchen food bins, although the outdoor green food caddy can be replaced.
Request Replacement or Extra BinsAssisted Bin Collections for Reigate Residents
Residents who are frail or have a disability that prevents them safely moving their bins to the usual collection point may qualify for an assisted collection.
The council considers whether another able-bodied member of the household can help. Where assistance is agreed, crews can collect and return the containers from an appropriate position, provided they remain visible from the roadside.
Residents should explain the difficulty with presenting bins and ask about the application process rather than assuming assistance will automatically start.
Bulky Waste Collection in Reigate: Sofas, Beds and Appliances
Large household items should not be left next to the ordinary bins. Reigate & Banstead offers a separate chargeable bulky-waste collection service.
Examples the Council May Collect
- Sofas and wardrobes
- Beds and mattresses
- Washing machines
- Tables and some other furniture
- Fridges and freezers
Item-specific conditions apply. Mattresses should be wrapped in plastic as required by the council.
Items Normally Excluded
- Asbestos and builders’ rubble
- Plasterboard and DIY waste
- Paint and hazardous chemicals
- Gas bottles
- Tyres and car batteries
- Garden waste
- Computer monitors and televisions
Cost and Collection Days
The published service has a minimum charge of £45. The actual booking cost depends on the items selected. The council says bookings cannot be amended or refunded once placed.
Bulky-item collections operate on selected weekdays, normally Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Fridge/freezer collections are on Wednesdays, subject to booking availability.
Booked items must be placed outside the property by 6am on collection day. Crews cannot carry items up or down stairs.
Check Items and Book Bulky WasteReigate Recycling Centre: Earlswood Household Waste Site
For household items unsuitable for routine bin collection, Earlswood Community Recycling Centre is a useful nearby Surrey County Council facility.
Earlswood Community Recycling Centre
Address: Horley Road, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6PN.
Monday–Friday: 8am–4pm.
Saturday–Sunday: 9am–4pm.
Telephone: 01737 763597.
Before Travelling
- Check the list of accepted household materials.
- Check restrictions if bringing a van, pickup or trailer.
- Pedestrian access is not permitted at this site.
- Business waste is not accepted.
- Some materials, including car tyres and certain DIY waste, may carry charges.
- The site is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, with shorter hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Surrey County Council, rather than Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, manages the Community Recycling Centre network.
Earlswood Centre: Hours and Accepted WasteReigate Bank Holidays and Christmas Bin Collections 2026
Reigate & Banstead’s normal collection timetable is generally maintained over ordinary bank holidays. Christmas and New Year are the periods that require particular attention because collections may be rearranged.
Ordinary Bank Holidays
Use your household’s official calendar. Do not automatically assume a one-day delay when a bank holiday falls on your regular collection day.
Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027
Check the current council announcement and your live property calendar for any revised dates, including possible Saturday collections.
Garden-waste subscribers should also account for the service’s annual two-week Christmas break.
Check Holiday Collection DatesCommon Reigate Bin Collection Problems
My Postcode Search Is Not Working
Check the full postcode and exact address. If the council’s lookup is temporarily unavailable, use the official collection-date page again later or contact the council rather than guessing your collection week.
My Dark-Grey Recycling Bin Was Not Emptied
Check whether it is green week, that the bin was presented before 6am and that recyclables were loose, clean and accepted.
My Brown Garden Bin Is Still Full
Confirm your membership is active, check that it is the correct fortnightly week and make sure the bin contains only accepted garden waste.
My Food Caddy Was Left Behind
Make sure the weekly collection was due, the caddy was visible by 6am and it contained food waste rather than unsuitable packaging or liquids.
I Have More Rubbish Than Fits in My Bin
Separate recyclable materials first. For suitable extra household waste, check the Surrey recycling-centre rules rather than leaving unapproved bags beside your refuse bin.
My Bin Is Missing After Collection
Check nearby properties first, then use the council’s replacement-bin service. The council publishes separate charges for some replacement wheelie bins and free replacement food/paper containers.
Official Reigate Bin Collection Services and Useful Links
Use these official council services for address checks, reporting, payment and collection requests.
Reigate Bin Collection Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my Reigate bin collection day?
Use Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Where I Live postcode service. Select the exact address and open the collections calendar in the recycling section.
What time do bins need to be out in Reigate?
Scheduled household containers should be presented at the property boundary next to the public highway before 6am on collection day.
Is rubbish collected every week in Reigate?
For standard households, general rubbish is normally collected every other week, on the same week as mixed recycling. Food waste and paper/card are collected weekly.
What is green week in Reigate?
Green week is the council’s collection cycle for weekly food and paper/card, together with fortnightly mixed recycling and general rubbish.
What is blue week in Reigate?
Blue week includes weekly food and paper/card collections, plus garden waste for households subscribed to the fortnightly brown-bin service.
How much does a Reigate brown garden bin cost in 2026?
From 1 April 2026, the council’s annual Direct Debit price is £79 for one garden-waste bin. The subscription includes 25 fortnightly collections, with a two-week Christmas break.
When can I report a missed bin in Reigate?
An individual missed collection cannot normally be reported before 3pm on the scheduled collection day. The council requires valid reports within two working days. A whole-road missed collection is handled separately, with a return normally expected the next working day.
What goes in the dark-grey recycling bin?
The bin accepts eligible loose, clean mixed recyclables such as plastic bottles and tubs, glass bottles and jars, cans, cartons, foil, suitable squeeze tubes and non-black plastic plant pots. Paper and cardboard are collected separately in the black box.
Where is the nearest household recycling option mentioned in this guide?
Earlswood Community Recycling Centre is a nearby Surrey County Council facility at Horley Road, Earlswood, Redhill, RH1 6PN. Check its current opening hours and accepted materials before travelling.
Can I book bulky waste collection in Reigate?
Yes. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council offers a chargeable bulky-waste service for accepted household items, including many furniture items and appliances. The published minimum charge is £45; the booking form confirms available dates and the price for selected items.
Check Your Reigate Collection Date Before 6am
Your property determines the correct bin day and collection pattern. Use the council’s postcode service, confirm which containers are due and have them at the designated boundary before 6am.
If a scheduled individual collection is missed, check the council’s reporting conditions after 3pm and submit a valid report within two working days.
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