Stratford Bin Collection: Calendar, 123+ Schedule & Missed Reports
If you need your next Stratford bin collection date, start with Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s live address lookup. Select your exact property rather than relying on a town-wide calendar, because the result is tied to the address.
For standard households, the council’s 123+ service combines weekly food waste, fortnightly dry recycling, three-weekly non-recyclable household waste and fortnightly garden waste for subscribed properties.
Stratford Bin Collection: 30-Second Answer
For Stratford-on-Avon District in Warwickshire, use the council’s “Your Bin Collection Day” address checker. Search your postcode, select the exact property and view the collections assigned to that address.
Standard 123+ households receive weekly food waste, fortnightly dry recycling and three-weekly non-recyclable household waste. Garden waste is an optional paid service normally collected fortnightly for subscribed properties. Put the scheduled container at its collection point by 6am.
If a correctly presented collection is missed, Stratford-on-Avon District Council says it can be reported online within two working days of the missed collection.
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How to Check Your Stratford Bin Collection Date
The official calendar is property-based. Your useful result is not simply “Thursday”; it is the exact waste stream and collection date shown for your address.
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Open Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s bin collection page.
Use the live “Your Bin Collection Day” service rather than an old printed timetable or social-media post. -
Enter the full postcode for the property.
The address finder uses the location to return matching properties. -
Select your exact address.
Do not choose a neighbour’s house merely because the street name matches. -
Select “View your bin collections”.
Read the date together with the collection type. -
Save the stream and date.
A note such as “Grey bin — Thursday 24 September” is safer than remembering only a weekday.
Stratford 123+ Bin Collection Schedule
Stratford-on-Avon District and Warwick District use the joint 123+ waste collection model. The service has operated since August 2022 and separates the main household waste streams by frequency.
| Service | Container | Normal frequency | Main use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food waste | Food caddy | Every week | Separate household food waste. |
| Dry recycling | Blue-lidded wheeled bin or approved recycling box | Every 2 weeks | Accepted clean, dry household recycling. |
| Non-recyclable waste | Grey wheeled bin | Every 3 weeks | Household waste that cannot be recycled or composted. |
| Garden waste | Green bin | Every 2 weeks | Subscription-only garden-waste service. |
Which Stratford Bin Should You Put Out?
Food caddy
Use for household food waste. The kerbside food container is collected weekly.
Blue-lidded bin
Use for accepted dry recycling. Recycling should normally be clean, dry and placed loose in the container.
Grey bin
Use for ordinary household waste that cannot be recycled or composted.
Green garden bin
Use for accepted garden waste when the address has an active annual garden-waste permit.
Put Stratford Bins Out by 6am
Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s current household guidance says wheeled bins or equivalent containers should be at the required collection point by 6am on the scheduled collection day.
Correct place
Put the container where the property boundary meets the road or pavement unless the council has agreed another collection point.
Lid down
Keep the lid closed and avoid making the bin too heavy for the collection crew and lifting equipment.
Keep it visible
The bin should be clearly visible and accessible to the crew rather than hidden behind a locked gate or obstruction.
Stratford Missed Bin: Check This Before Reporting
A collection can normally be reported as missed online within two working days of the scheduled date. Before sending the form, check whether the bin met the collection requirements.
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Confirm the collection was actually due.
Recheck the official calendar for the exact address and waste stream. -
Confirm it was out by 6am.
A bin presented after the crew has passed may not qualify as a missed collection. -
Check the collection position.
The normal location is the property boundary where it meets the road or pavement. -
Check weight, lid and contamination.
An overloaded, excessively heavy or contaminated bin can be refused. -
Look for an access problem.
Locked gates, inaccessible roads, severe weather or other obstructions can prevent collection. -
Report within two working days if it qualifies.
If the council arranges for the crew to return, leave the container at the normal collection point.
Report, correct or wait?
Stratford Recycling Bin Rules
Dry recycling is normally collected every two weeks through the blue-lidded bin or approved recycling container. Stratford’s current guidance says recycling should be clean, dry and placed loose rather than tied inside ordinary refuse sacks.
Use the recycling bin for accepted dry materials
The service accepts a range of common household packaging and recyclables. Because detailed material rules can change, use the council’s current A–Z checker when you are unsure about a specific item.
Avoid contamination
Plastic refuse sacks and materials that the recycling facility cannot process may result in contamination and a refused collection.
Weekly Food-Waste Collection
Food waste is the “1” in Stratford’s 123+ service. It is collected every week using the household food-waste system rather than waiting for the three-week grey-bin cycle.
Kitchen caddy
Use the smaller indoor container if supplied or ordered to collect food scraps in the kitchen.
Kerbside caddy
Transfer food waste to the outdoor collection caddy and present it on the scheduled weekly collection.
Keep food separate
Do not move ordinary food waste into a subscribed garden-waste bin. The two services have different rules.
Stratford’s current food-waste guidance allows residents flexibility over caddy liners. Check the council page if you are unsure whether a particular liner or bag is appropriate.
Stratford Garden Waste 2026/27: £50 per Green Bin
Stratford-on-Avon District Council currently charges £50 per green bin for the 2026/27 garden-waste subscription period ending 31 March 2027. The subscribed service normally empties eligible green bins every two weeks, apart from the annual Christmas and New Year suspension.
£50 per bin
The subscription covers one permitted green bin. More than one permit can be purchased where additional subscribed bins are required.
Full annual charge
The council does not reduce the subscription price simply because a resident joins part-way through the permit year.
Display correctly
The active permit must relate to the address and be correctly attached to the subscribed bin.
Do not put these in the green garden bin
- Soil or turf
- Ordinary household rubbish
- Food waste that belongs in the food-waste collection
- Material that makes the container excessively heavy
Lost, Damaged or Additional Stratford Bin
Stratford-on-Avon District Council provides an online bin-order route for lost or damaged containers and for certain additional recycling or food-waste containers. Current published charges include delivery.
| Container / service | Current published charge | Useful note |
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| Blue-lidded recycling bin, 240L | £50 | Replacement/new container route. |
| Grey household bin, standard 180L | £50 | The council states it now supplies 180L rather than new 240L standard grey bins. |
| Grey household bin, 140L | £42 | Smaller residual-waste container. |
| Outdoor food caddy, 23L | £10 | Kerbside food collection container. |
| Indoor kitchen food caddy | £5 | Optional kitchen container. |
| Additional blue-lidded recycling bin | £28 | Useful where more recycling capacity is needed. |
| Collection of unwanted bin | £25 | Published council removal charge. |
Additional grey-bin eligibility
Additional non-recyclable capacity is assessed. Current council criteria include households with six or more permanent occupants, two or more children in disposable nappies, or residents with a qualifying medical need.
No Space for a Wheelie Bin?
Some flats above shops, maisonettes, terraced homes and other properties cannot store or present normal wheeled bins. Stratford has alternative arrangements for qualifying properties.
Household rubbish
For properties approved to use sacks, the council states a maximum of two household rubbish sacks may be presented fortnightly. Residents purchase their own sacks.
Recycling
Black recycling boxes can be requested where a wheeled recycling bin is not suitable.
Food and garden
Food waste can use kerbside caddies. Reusable garden sacks may be available to garden-waste subscribers where a green wheelie bin is impractical.
Assisted Bin Collections in Stratford-on-Avon District
An assisted collection may be available where a resident cannot place bins out because of infirmity, disability or a health condition and there is nobody else at the property who can reasonably assist.
What the service does
The crew collects the containers from an agreed location outside the property and returns them after emptying.
Access still matters
The agreed route to the bins must be available to the collection crew on the scheduled collection day.
Stratford says assisted collection arrangements are reviewed periodically to confirm that assistance is still required.
Stratford Bulky Waste: Sofa, Mattress, Furniture or Appliance
Stratford-on-Avon District Council operates a chargeable bulky household waste collection for suitable items that cannot reasonably be reused or taken to a Household Waste Recycling Centre.
£51
Current council charge for collecting between one and three eligible bulky household items.
£62
Current council charge for four or five eligible items. The standard service does not accept more than five items in one booking.
Before the booked collection
- Specify the exact items during booking.
- Place accepted items outside the property boundary.
- Make them clearly visible and accessible.
- Have them ready by 6am on the booked day.
- Make sure each item can be safely lifted by two people.
Household Waste Recycling Centres Near Stratford
Household Waste Recycling Centres in the district are managed by Warwickshire County Council rather than Stratford-on-Avon District Council.
Burton Farm
Stratford-upon-Avon household recycling centre.
Shipston
Household recycling centre serving the Shipston-on-Stour area.
Stockton
Warwickshire household recycling centre with its own current operating arrangements.
Wellesbourne
Household recycling centre serving Wellesbourne and surrounding areas.
Bank Holidays, Christmas and Bad Weather
Do not reuse an old Christmas timetable to predict a future Stratford collection. Festive changes can move collections away from the normal 123+ pattern, and garden waste has an annual two-week Christmas and New Year suspension.
Normal bank holiday
Check your live address calendar close to the date instead of automatically moving the collection by one day.
Christmas / New Year
Use the council’s current festive timetable when the next schedule is published. Do not rely on the 2025/26 table for Christmas 2026.
Severe weather
Road access and safety conditions can delay rounds. Check council service information before treating a weather-related delay as an ordinary missed bin.
Useful Stratford Waste Contact
Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s Streetscene team is the relevant council contact for many household waste and recycling enquiries that cannot be resolved through the online service.
Telephone
Official Stratford Bin and Waste Services
Use this guide to identify the correct route, then complete live collection checks, reports, orders and payments on the council service.
Open Your Bin Collection Day
Open 123+ Waste Collections
Open Missed-Bin Guidance
Open Bin Order Service
Open Bulky-Waste Service
Open Warwickshire HWRC Information
Stratford Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Stratford bin collection day?
Use Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s “Your Bin Collection Day” service, enter your postcode, select the exact address and view the collection dates assigned to the property.
How often is the grey bin collected in Stratford-on-Avon?
Under the standard 123+ household service, non-recyclable household waste in the grey bin is collected every three weeks.
How often is recycling collected in Stratford?
Standard dry recycling is collected every two weeks using the blue-lidded recycling bin or the appropriate recycling container for the property.
What time do Stratford bins need to be out?
Wheeled bins or equivalent containers should normally be at the collection point by 6am on the scheduled collection day.
When can I report a missed Stratford bin?
A qualifying missed collection can be reported online within two working days of when the collection was missed. Check that the bin was due, correctly presented, accessible and not overloaded or contaminated first.
How much is Stratford garden waste in 2026/27?
The current annual charge is £50 per green bin for the subscription period ending 31 March 2027. The council does not offer a reduced pro-rata rate for joining later in the permit year.
What if my property cannot store a wheelie bin?
Some qualifying flats, maisonettes, terraced homes and other properties use alternative arrangements such as household sacks, recycling boxes, food caddies or garden sacks. Contact the council if you are unsure which arrangement applies.
Is this guide for Stratford in London?
No. This page is for Stratford-on-Avon District Council in Warwickshire. Stratford in East London is normally served by the London Borough of Newham and uses a different collection system.
Best Next Step: Check Your Exact Stratford Address
Stratford’s 123+ frequencies are useful for understanding the system, but your actual collection date comes from the address calendar.
Check the exact property, save the waste stream and date, and have the correct container ready by 6am. If a qualifying collection is then missed, use the council’s reporting route within two working days.
Independent publisher: BinCollectionGuide.org is not Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Warwickshire County Council or Biffa. We cannot view or change council collection records. Live dates, subscriptions, payments, bookings and reports must be completed or confirmed through the relevant official service.