Check Your Stratford Bin Day, Understand 123+ and Fix Collection Problems
Stratford-on-Avon uses property-specific collection dates with the 123+ system: weekly food waste, fortnightly dry recycling, three-weekly household rubbish and optional fortnightly garden waste.
This guide explains the 6am rule, expanded soft-plastic recycling, £50 garden permits, missed-bin deadlines, extra capacity, bulky waste, clinical sharps and current Burton Farm recycling-centre alerts.
Important current-service alerts — checked 20 August 2026: Stratford’s household textile kerbside collection is currently suspended. Do not put textiles in the recycling bin; use a charity/reuse route or Household Waste Recycling Centre instead.
Warwickshire is also currently displaying a countywide suspension on accepting fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers at its recycling centres. Check Burton Farm’s live page before travelling because temporary operational restrictions can override a static materials list.
Stratford-upon-Avon Bin Collection 2026: Quick Answer
Use the council’s exact-property collection calendar. A Stratford-wide calendar, old screenshot or neighbour’s bin cannot reliably tell you which container is due at your address.
The collection rhythm is useful for planning, but the live property result is the final answer for your next date.
| Waste stream | Normal frequency | Normal container | Important exception |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food waste | Weekly | 23L outdoor caddy | Communal properties can use a different shared arrangement. |
| Dry recycling | Every 2 weeks | 240L grey bin with blue lid | Some properties use a black recycling box. |
| Residual rubbish | Every 3 weeks | 180L grey bin | Approved sack-service homes receive fortnightly refuse collection. |
| Garden waste | Every 2 weeks | Permitted green bin / approved sacks | £50 annual subscription required for 2026/27. |
What Do You Need to Do Today?
📅 Which bin goes out?
Open the exact property calendar and read the next waste stream/date.
🚫 Bin still full?
Check 6am presentation, weight, contamination, access and the two-working-day reporting window.
🌿 Green bin?
Confirm your 2026/27 £50 permit is active and physically attached to the correct bin.
♻️ Unsure where it goes?
Check Stratford’s current recycling list because soft plastics and kerbside electrical rules are unusual.
How to Check Your Stratford Bin Collection Calendar
- Open Stratford-on-Avon’s official collection finder.
- Enter the complete postcode. Broad postcode areas are not enough.
- Select the exact address. Use your own house, flat or shared property.
- Read every waste stream separately. Food, recycling, refuse and garden waste have different frequencies.
- Save the next dates. Add them to your phone or use Stratford’s waste app.
- Check again before a Bank Holiday. Temporary arrangements can alter the normal date.
Collection reminders
Stratford also provides a waste and recycling app that can help residents check collection information and receive reminders.
Stratford 2026 Waste Guidance: Collection Rules That Matter
The council’s 2026 Waste & Resources Guidance contains operational rules that are easy to miss on shorter service pages.
From 6pm
Normal household containers can generally be presented from 6pm the evening before where the authorised point is beside the nearest adopted highway.
By 6am
Have the correct container ready at the authorised collection point by 6am.
Lid down
Wheeled-bin lids must close and bins must remain manageable for the collection equipment.
Bring bins back
Store containers within the property boundary between collections and remove emptied bins from the highway promptly.
No pavement or kerb?
Some homes without an adjoining pavement/kerb can place containers just inside the property curtilage, up to approximately 1.5 metres from the roadside.
Time-banded properties
If your address has a specifically agreed time-banded collection arrangement, follow those instructions instead of the standard evening-before/6am routine.
Private road or gate
The road and turning area must be suitable for the collection vehicle. Where gates are involved, the agreed access must be available when the crew arrives.
Stratford’s 123+ Bin Collection System Explained
1 = weekly food • 2 = fortnightly recycling • 3 = three-weekly residual waste • + = paid fortnightly garden waste.
1 — food every week
Use the external food caddy. Weekly separation helps keep food out of the three-weekly residual bin.
2 — recycling every two weeks
Use the blue-lidded bin or approved recycling box for Stratford’s current accepted dry recycling and soft plastics.
3 — grey refuse every three weeks
Use it for waste that cannot use food, dry recycling, garden, electrical or specialist routes.
+ — optional garden waste
A valid annual permit is required for each green-bin service.
Where and How to Put Your Stratford Bin Out
Normal collection point: where the property boundary meets the road or pavement, ready by 6am.
Collection checklist
- Correct date.
- Correct container.
- Correct property-boundary point.
- Lid completely down.
- Bin not overweight.
- No ordinary residual side waste.
- No garden side waste.
- Gate/access route clear.
Overweight container
The crew can refuse a container that cannot be handled safely. Remove excessive material and present it on the next normal collection; a special return is not normally required for an overweight bin.
Extra recycling is different
Accepted extra dry recycling has a specific presentation route and is not treated the same as ordinary grey-bin side waste.
Stratford Blue-Lidded Recycling Bin: Full 2026 Guide
Keep recycling clean, dry and loose. Do not pack the main recycling stream inside plastic refuse sacks.
Standard accepted recycling
- Paper
- Card
- Cardboard
- Glass bottles
- Glass jars
- Tins
- Cans
- Clean foil
- Empty aerosols
- Tetra Pak
- Food and drink cartons
- Plastic bottles
- Plastic pots
- Plastic tubs
- Plastic trays
- Plastic punnets
Soft plastics accepted since April 2025
Stratford accepts a wider range of bags, wrappers and films than many UK kerbside schemes.
- Carrier bags
- Fruit and vegetable bags
- Frozen-food bags
- Bread bags
- Cereal bags
- Chocolate wrappers
- Sweet wrappers
- Biscuit and cake wrappers
- Ice-cream wrappers
- Chewing-gum wrappers
- Crisp and snack packets
- Coffee bags
- Removable film and plastic sleeves from bottles/jars
- Multipack wrapping
- Toilet-roll wrapping
- Kitchen-roll wrapping
- Magazine/newspaper wrapping
- Bubble wrap
- Cling film in sections no longer than about 1 metre
- Cheese wrapping
- Fish wrapping
- Meat wrapping
- Empty fruit and vegetable net bags
Important soft-plastic exclusions
“Soft plastic” does not mean every pouch or sachet is accepted.
- Microwaveable-food pouches
- Baby-food pouches
- Pet-food pouches
- Cosmetic pouches/sachets
- Detergent/cleaning pouches
- Compostable or biodegradable bags/wrapping
- Blister packs
- Pill/tablet packaging
- Crisp tubes
- Disposable gloves
- Disposable masks
- Foam or polystyrene
- Plastic straws
- Plastic cutlery
- Coffee pods
Food waste does not belong here
Use the weekly food caddy instead.
Nappies
Nappies belong in residual household waste, not recycling.
Shredded paper
Stratford does not accept shredded paper in its dry-recycling bin because it cannot be handled correctly at the recycling facility.
Use:
- The grey residual bin, or
- A small amount in a subscribed garden-waste bin where appropriate.
Extra recycling
Accepted extra recycling that will not fit inside the blue-lidded bin can be presented beside it in:
- A suitable rigid container, or
- A cardboard box that is itself intended for recycling.
Batteries, Electricals, Textiles and Vapes: Do Not Put Them Inside the Bin
Household batteries
Put household batteries in a carrier bag or sandwich bag and place the bag on top of or beside an eligible wheeled bin on a scheduled dry-recycling, garden-waste or residual-waste collection day.
Car batteries are not accepted through this kerbside service.
Small electrical items
Suitable small electricals can be placed:
- In a carrier bag on top of or beside the bin, or
- Loose beside/on the bin where a carrier bag is not available.
The item must be small enough to fit into the specialist storage area beneath the collection vehicle.
Never put batteries or electrical equipment inside the grey, recycling or garden bin. Battery fires can endanger crews and damage collection/treatment equipment.
Textiles — service currently suspended
Stratford’s household textile kerbside collection is currently suspended.
Do not use older instructions telling you to leave textiles beside your bin. Current council advice is to use a charity shop/reuse route or Household Waste Recycling Centre.
Vapes
Do not place vapes inside household bins. Use a dedicated vape/electrical collection point or an appropriate recycling centre route.
Stratford Food Waste: Weekly Caddy Collection
Food waste is collected every week.
Standard containers
- 23-litre outdoor kerbside food caddy
- Optional small indoor kitchen caddy
How many outdoor caddies?
The 2026 Waste & Resources Guidance allows households to present up to two 23-litre outdoor food caddies.
Food can include
- Meat
- Fish
- Bones
- Leftovers
- Plate scrapings
- Bread
- Rice
- Pasta
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Peelings
- Tea bags
- Coffee grounds
Caddy liners
Stratford does not provide caddy liners.
Residents can use:
- No liner
- Paper
- Plastic bags
- Compostable liners
- Bread bags
The liner should be the only packaging accompanying the food waste.
Keep out
- Food packaging
- Dry recycling
- Household rubbish
- Garden waste
- Milk and other liquids
- Cooking oil
Contaminated food caddy
The crew can refuse a contaminated caddy. Remove the incorrect material and present it again on the next weekly collection; the crew is not required to make a special return for contamination.
What happens to the food?
Collected food is sent for anaerobic digestion, producing biogas/renewable energy and nutrient-rich digestate for agricultural use.
Stratford Grey Bin: Three-Weekly Residual Waste
Standard non-recyclable household waste is collected every three weeks.
Current standard size
The standard replacement/first residual bin is now 180 litres.
Stratford no longer supplies the former 240-litre grey domestic bin as the normal replacement size.
Smaller option
A 140-litre grey bin is available where a smaller container is preferable.
No ordinary side waste
Additional non-recyclable waste left beside the grey bin is not normally collected.
Need extra residual capacity?
An additional grey bin is eligibility-based rather than an unrestricted purchase.
Current qualifying circumstances
- Six or more permanent residents, or
- Two or more children using disposable nappies, or
- A resident whose medical need creates additional waste.
Application cost
£44 per additional grey bin. The fee is refunded if the application does not qualify.
Allow around five working days for assessment.
Approved additional bins
- Additional grey bins are 140 litres.
- A valid additional-bin permit is required.
- No property can have more than three additional 140L bins.
- Eligibility is reviewed every two years.
Repeated presentation of an unauthorised extra bin without the required permit can result in it not being emptied and potentially being removed.
Stratford Green Bin 2026/27: £50 Garden-Waste Permit
Permit: £50 per green bin for 1 April 2026–31 March 2027.
Garden waste is normally collected every two weeks, with a two-week service suspension over Christmas and New Year.
| Garden rule | 2026/27 position |
|---|---|
| Subscription | £50 per bin / equivalent approved sack arrangement |
| Frequency | Normally fortnightly |
| Service period | 1 April 2026–31 March 2027 |
| Festive pause | 2 weeks over Christmas/New Year |
| System processing | About 48 hours; after 4pm can take 2 working days |
| Permit post | Allow up to 10 working days |
| Replacement permit | £5 under current service terms |
| Cooling-off | 14 days |
| Set-out | By 6am |
Payment does not instantly activate the bin
The system can take around 48 hours to recognise the subscription, while the physical permit can take up to ten working days to arrive.
Collections do not properly start until the valid permit is attached and recognised.
Where should the permit go?
Attach the sticker to the back of the green bin below the handle.
Presentation
- Ready at the normal point by 6am.
- Permit visible.
- Handle facing the road/street.
- Lid fully closed.
- No garden side waste.
No partial-year option
The permit is sold for the annual subscription period. Stratford does not offer a six-month or ordinary pro-rata subscription.
No concessionary discount
The current garden-waste FAQ says there is no concessionary garden-waste discount.
Accepted garden waste
- Grass cuttings
- Leaves
- Garden plants
- Flowers
- Small branches
- Prunings
- Windfall fruit
- Suitable straw bedding
Keep out
- Food waste
- Ordinary household rubbish
- Large quantities of soil
- Turf filling the bin
- Hardcore
- Stones
- Rubble
- Japanese knotweed
- Ragwort
- Sawdust
Frozen or compacted contents
If material remains inside because it is frozen or compacted, the crew is not required to return. Loosen it safely for the next scheduled collection.
Missed garden bin
A qualifying missed green-bin collection must be reported within two working days.
Moving home
The green container remains council property and should remain at the property.
If you move within Stratford-on-Avon District, contact the council so the subscription can be transferred and a new permit issued for the new address.
If you move outside the district after the cooling-off period, the normal terms do not provide a full or partial refund simply because you moved.
Stratford Missed Bin: Two-Working-Day Reporting Rule
Report a genuine missed collection within two working days after the scheduled collection date.
Examples from the council’s 2026 policy
- Tuesday collection → report by end of Thursday.
- Friday collection → report by end of Tuesday.
Check these first
- Was the container due?
- Was it out by 6am?
- Was it at the correct collection point?
- Was the lid down?
- Was it overweight?
- Was there side waste?
- Was access blocked?
- Was a security gate locked?
- Was the road inaccessible?
- Was severe weather affecting the service?
- Was a contamination note/hanger left?
The contractor may check collection evidence
Before agreeing to a return, the council/contractor can review vehicle footage or collection images to determine whether the bin was presented and why it was not emptied.
When a genuine council/contractor error is confirmed
A return collection may be arranged.
The 2026 policy also provides another option in some agreed cases:
Instead of a return collection, the resident may be allowed to present up to four extra sacks on the next scheduled non-recyclable household-waste collection.
Do not assume this four-sack allowance applies automatically. It must be agreed following a genuine service failure.
Communal missed bins
Shared-bin misses use the same two-working-day reporting window, although residents should also contact the landlord/managing agent first where access, damage or contamination may be responsible.
Overweight / contaminated / inaccessible
A deliberately rejected container is different from a genuine missed collection. Correct the problem and use the next eligible collection unless the council instructs otherwise.
No Space for Wheelie Bins? Stratford Sack and Box Collections
Some flats above shops, maisonettes, terraces and other properties cannot safely store/present standard wheelie bins.
Residual rubbish
Approved sack-service homes can present a maximum of two refuse sacks every fortnight.
The council does not provide ordinary black refuse sacks.
Dry recycling
A black recycling box can be provided free of charge where a wheelie recycling bin is unsuitable.
Food waste
Weekly food waste can continue using suitable kerbside food caddies.
Garden waste
Where a green wheelie bin is impractical, subscribers can ask the council about reusable garden-waste sacks.
Sack service is a council-approved property arrangement. Do not switch yourself to ordinary side sacks because your three-weekly grey bin is full.
Stratford Flats and Communal Bin Stores
Communal properties can use larger containers and different refuse frequencies from individual houses.
Residual waste
Shared 1100L, 660L or smaller containers can be used. Communal residual waste is normally fortnightly.
Dry recycling
Shared recycling containers are normally emptied fortnightly.
Food waste
Communal food arrangements remain weekly.
Garden waste
Property managers can subscribe to appropriate communal garden-waste permit arrangements.
Blocked bin store
Access must remain clear. If crews cannot safely reach the containers, the collection can be refused.
Contamination
Where prohibited waste contaminates a communal container, the landlord or managing agent is responsible for correcting the problem before the next collection.
Who should residents contact first?
For a damaged or unemptied communal container, contact the landlord or managing agent first, particularly when access or contamination may be involved.
Stratford Assisted Bin Collections
Assisted collection is available where a resident cannot move the containers to the normal point and nobody else living at the property can help.
Current published criteria include
- Infirmity
- Disability
- Ill health
- Medical condition
How it works
- Apply to Stratford.
- Agree an accessible collection point outside the property.
- Keep the access route clear.
- The crew collects the containers from the agreed point.
- The containers are returned after emptying.
Review
Assisted arrangements are reviewed every two years to confirm that help is still required.
Stratford New and Replacement Bin Prices 2026/27
| Container / request | Current price | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| 240L blue-lidded recycling bin | £50 | Standard dry-recycling wheelie bin. |
| 180L grey residual bin | £50 | Current standard residual-bin size. |
| 140L smaller grey bin | £42 | Smaller residual option. |
| 23L outdoor food caddy | £10 | Weekly kerbside food container. |
| Indoor kitchen food caddy | £5 | Optional indoor container. |
| Additional blue-lidded recycling bin | £28 | Extra recycling capacity. |
| Unwanted-bin collection | £25 | Council collection/removal service. |
| Qualifying extra grey bin | £44 | Eligibility assessment; refunded if not approved. |
Crew damaged your bin?
If the collection crew damaged it and left the relevant card, Stratford says you do not need to place a standard paid replacement order; the council arranges the replacement.
Delivery taking too long?
If an ordered container has not arrived within ten working days, contact the council.
New-build home
The builder/developer is responsible for ensuring appropriate bins are available before the new property is occupied.
Rented home
Landlords are expected to ensure the correct containers are in place before a new tenant moves in.
Stratford Bulky Waste 2026/27: Prices, Limits and Preparation
1–3 items: £51
4–5 items: £62
Maximum normal booking: five items.
Three black sacks count as one bulky item
They must be declared as part of the booking rather than added after payment.
Collection-day presentation
- Outside the property boundary.
- Clearly visible.
- Accessible.
- Ready by 6am.
- Not obstructing or endangering pedestrians.
- Safe for two operatives to lift.
Only booked items
Do not use a free-text field to add another item. Anything that was not selected as part of the booking may be left behind.
Examples not accepted
- Builders’ waste
- Business/commercial waste
- Commercial fridges/freezers
- DIY waste
- Fitted kitchen units
- Garden waste
- Gas bottles
- Pianos
- Roofing material
- Sheds
- Sinks
- Baths
- Toilets
Upholstered furniture
Cover sofas and similar upholstered items where practical. Rain can make them excessively heavy and unsafe to lift.
Domestic fridge/freezer booked through bulky waste
Make sure it is empty and prepared according to the booking instructions.
The current Warwickshire recycling-centre fridge/freezer suspension is a separate service issue. Check Stratford’s live bulky booking form if you want the council to collect a qualifying domestic appliance from home.
Cancellation
Contact Stratford no later than 3pm on the last working day before collection.
Cancellations cannot be made on the collection day itself.
Stratford Clinical Waste and Sharps Collection
Qualifying infectious clinical waste is collected weekly and the household service is free of charge.
Eligibility
A medical practitioner must contact the council and provide documentation confirming that the household meets the clinical-waste criteria.
This practitioner can include:
- Doctor
- Practice nurse
- Clinician
- Community health practitioner
Collection container
Qualifying infectious clinical waste is collected weekly in yellow sacks by the council’s contractor.
Incontinence products
Ordinary incontinence products and other suitable non-infectious personal waste can use the grey residual bin.
Home dialysis
Recycle clean packaging before use where possible.
Used dialysis equipment that becomes infectious must use the clinical-waste service.
Sharps up to 1 litre
Qualifying sharps including needles, syringes and prick sticks in containers up to one litre can be taken to participating pharmacies listed by Stratford.
Sharps over 1 litre
Contact Stratford-on-Avon District Council. Do not simply take an oversized sharps container to a pharmacy or place it in household waste.
Burton Farm Recycling Centre: Current 2026 Rules
Burton Farm Recycling Centre, Bishopton, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0RW.
Do I need to book?
At the time of this review, Burton Farm remains open to ordinary household visitors without a booking requirement.
Warwickshire has changed and trialled HWRC booking arrangements during 2026. Check the live Burton Farm page before every trip rather than treating no-booking access as permanent.
Current opening hours
| 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 |
Current fridge/freezer suspension
Warwickshire currently says all fridge and freezer recycling at its Household Waste Recycling Centres is suspended until further notice because of national recycling-capacity problems.
This applies to fridges, freezers and fridge-freezers. Check again before travelling because this is a temporary operational restriction.
Some waste streams can temporarily fill
A skip/material stream can become temporarily unavailable during busy periods. Check the live Burton Farm status before loading the vehicle.
Van / vehicle restrictions
Restrictions or voucher requirements can apply to:
- Vans
- Pick-ups
- Trailers
- Large 4x4s
Pedestrian access
Normal pedestrian entry is not allowed for safety reasons.
If you do not have vehicle access, Warwickshire says you can contact the service in advance to discuss an arrangement.
Cyclists
Cyclists carrying household recycling/waste are currently permitted under the site’s published rules.
Site safety
- Wear sensible closed footwear.
- Use gloves for sharp/heavy material.
- Observe the site’s speed limit.
- Keep children and animals safely inside the vehicle.
- Use the correct waste bay.
- Be prepared to separate recyclable material from black-bag waste.
- Do not bring a household wheelie bin onto the site.
Stratford Bank Holiday, Christmas and New Year Collections
Do not automatically add one day to your normal collection date.
The 2026 Waste & Resources Guidance says collection days can change temporarily during Bank Holidays and the Christmas/New Year period.
Safest routine
- Open the exact-property calendar.
- Check the revised collection date.
- Confirm the waste stream.
- Check garden waste separately.
- Look at the app/current service notices.
- Put the container out by the revised deadline.
The collection contractor is not required to return where containers were presented on the wrong holiday day or at the wrong time.
Moving Into or Out of a Stratford Property
Moving in
- Find the 180L grey refuse bin.
- Find the 240L blue-lidded recycling bin or approved recycling box.
- Find the outdoor food caddy.
- Check your exact collection calendar.
- Check whether garden waste is subscribed.
- Ignore old calendars left by a previous occupier.
New build
The developer/builder is responsible for ensuring appropriate bins are provided before occupation.
Rental property
Landlords are expected to ensure the necessary containers are available before new tenants move in.
Moving within Stratford-on-Avon District
Tell the council if you have an additional-bin permit or garden-waste subscription so the records can be updated.
Garden bin itself
The green bin remains council property and stays with the property. The garden subscription can be transferred within the district only after you notify Stratford and the permit record is updated.
Bin Storage and Section 46 Rules
Residents are responsible for correctly storing and presenting household waste containers.
Good practice
- Store bins within your property boundary between collections.
- Use the correct authorised collection point.
- Follow the correct presentation time.
- Return empty containers promptly.
- Do not leave uncontrolled refuse sacks on the highway.
Stratford’s current 2026 enforcement policy lists a £100 fixed penalty for applicable presentation/storage-of-household-waste offences under Section 46 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Enforcement depends on the specific circumstances and notice, so follow any formal instruction you receive from the council.
Stratford Bin Problem Solver
| Problem | Best first action | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Don’t know which bin is due | Check exact address calendar. | Do not copy a neighbour. |
| Bin not emptied | Check date, 6am, lid, weight, access and hanger. | Do not report a rejected bin as missed. |
| Genuine missed bin | Report within 2 working days. | Do not wait until next collection. |
| Grey bin always full | Maximise food/recycling, then check extra-bin criteria. | Do not leave ordinary side sacks. |
| Too much recycling | Use rigid container/cardboard box beside recycling or order extra recycling bin. | Do not bag the main recycling stream. |
| Soft-plastic pouch | Check exact official list. | Do not assume every pouch is accepted. |
| Battery | Bag and leave on/next to eligible bin. | Never put loose battery inside bin. |
| Small electrical | Leave suitable small item on/next to bin. | Do not place electrical equipment inside bin. |
| Old clothes/textiles | Use charity/reuse/HWRC route. | Current kerbside textile service is suspended. |
| Garden permit just bought | Allow system processing and permit delivery. | Do not assume payment means same-day collection eligibility. |
| Garden bin frozen | Loosen material for next collection. | Do not expect a special return. |
| Can’t move bins | Apply for assisted collection. | Do not struggle with heavy containers. |
| No space for wheelie bins | Ask about authorised sack/box arrangement. | Do not self-switch to sack collection. |
| Sofa / furniture | Check bulky-waste item list and book first. | Do not add unbooked items. |
| Large sharps container | Over 1L: contact Stratford. | Never put sharps in household waste. |
| Fridge/freezer for HWRC | Check current Warwickshire suspension. | Do not rely on an old accepted-material list. |
Stratford Bin Collection Contact Details
Streetscene waste and recycling: 01789 260616
Email: info@stratford-dc.gov.uk
123+ information
The council’s dedicated 123+ service currently also publishes: 01789 260123.
Use online services first for
- Collection-date lookup
- Missed-bin report
- Garden subscription
- Bin order/replacement
- Bulky-waste booking
- Assisted collection
Before contacting Streetscene
- Full address
- Postcode
- Waste stream
- Scheduled collection date
- Whether the container was out by 6am
- Whether a rejection hanger was left
- Whether access was blocked
- Garden permit details where relevant
- Previous report reference where relevant
Useful missed-bin wording
“My address is [address]. My [food / recycling / grey refuse / subscribed garden] collection was due on [date]. The container was at the correct collection point by 6am, the lid was closed and I cannot see a rejection hanger. Please confirm whether this qualifies as a missed collection.”
Stratford-upon-Avon Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Stratford-upon-Avon bin collection date?
Use Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s official address lookup and select your exact property. It is more reliable than a generic town-wide calendar.
What time should Stratford bins be out?
Normal household containers must be at the authorised collection point by 6am. The standard guidance allows presentation from 6pm the evening before in ordinary kerbside situations.
What is Stratford’s 123+ bin system?
Weekly food waste, fortnightly dry recycling, three-weekly non-recyclable household waste, plus optional paid fortnightly garden waste.
How often is Stratford food waste collected?
Every week.
How often is recycling collected?
Normally every two weeks.
How often is the grey rubbish bin collected?
Standard properties receive residual-waste collection every three weeks. Approved sack-service homes have a different fortnightly arrangement.
Can carrier bags go in Stratford recycling?
Yes. Stratford expanded its recycling service in April 2025 to include many plastic bags, wrappers and films.
Can crisp packets go in Stratford recycling?
Yes. Crisp and snack packets are currently included in the expanded soft-plastic recycling list.
Can pet-food pouches go in Stratford recycling?
No. Pet-food pouches are excluded even though many other wrappers and bags are accepted.
Can cling film go in the recycling bin?
Yes, current guidance accepts cling film in sections no longer than around one metre.
Can shredded paper go in Stratford recycling?
No. Use the grey residual bin or place a small amount in a subscribed garden-waste bin where appropriate.
Can I put extra recycling beside the blue-lidded bin?
Yes. Accepted excess recycling can be presented in a suitable rigid container or recyclable cardboard box beside the bin.
Can I leave extra rubbish beside the grey bin?
No. Ordinary non-recyclable side waste is not collected.
How should I recycle household batteries?
Put them in a carrier bag or sandwich bag and place the bag on top of or beside an eligible bin on a scheduled collection day. Never put batteries inside a wheelie bin.
Can Stratford collect small electrical items at the kerbside?
Yes. Suitable small electricals can be left on top of or beside a bin on an eligible scheduled collection day. They must be small enough for the specialist compartment on the collection vehicle.
Does Stratford currently collect textiles at the kerbside?
No. The household textile collection service is currently suspended. Use a charity/reuse route or Household Waste Recycling Centre and do not put textiles in the recycling bin.
How many food caddies can I put out?
The 2026 guidance allows up to two 23-litre outdoor food caddies per household.
Can I use a plastic liner in the food caddy?
Yes. Stratford allows food loose, wrapped in paper, or inside a plastic or compostable liner. The liner should be the only packaging accompanying the food.
How much is Stratford garden waste in 2026/27?
The permit costs £50 per green bin or equivalent approved sack arrangement and covers the 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 subscription period.
How often is the Stratford green garden bin collected?
Normally every two weeks, apart from the two-week annual Christmas/New Year suspension and any operational disruption.
Where does the garden permit sticker go?
On the back of the green bin below the handle.
How long does the garden permit take to arrive?
The system itself normally needs around 48 hours to process a purchase, while the physical permit can take up to ten working days to arrive.
How much is a replacement garden permit?
The current garden service states a £5 replacement-permit charge, with the previous permit cancelled.
Does Stratford offer a six-month garden subscription?
No. The current service is an annual subscription and there is no ordinary partial-year subscription.
Does Stratford offer a garden-waste concession?
The current garden service says no concessionary discount is offered.
What if garden waste freezes inside the bin?
The crew is not required to return for material that remains stuck because it is frozen or compacted. Loosen it safely for the next collection.
How long do I have to report a missed Stratford bin?
A genuine missed collection must be reported within two working days after the scheduled collection date.
Can Stratford check camera footage before accepting a missed-bin report?
Yes. The 2026 guidance says the contractor may review collection footage or images before agreeing to return.
Can I put out extra sacks after a genuine council missed collection?
In some agreed council/contractor-error cases, the 2026 policy allows up to four extra sacks on the next scheduled residual-waste collection instead of a return collection. This must be specifically agreed.
Who qualifies for an extra grey bin?
Current criteria include six or more permanent occupants, two or more children in disposable nappies, or a resident whose medical need creates additional waste.
How much does an additional grey-bin application cost?
£44 per bin. The charge is refunded if the household does not qualify.
How much is a new 180L grey bin?
The current published price is £50.
How much is a new blue-lidded recycling bin?
The current 240-litre recycling-bin price is £50.
How much is an additional recycling bin?
The current additional 240-litre blue-lidded recycling-bin price is £28.
How much is a 23L outdoor food caddy?
The current published price is £10.
What if my property cannot store wheelie bins?
Some approved properties use up to two refuse sacks fortnightly, a black recycling box, weekly food caddies and—where subscribed—reusable garden sacks.
Can Stratford help me move my bins?
Yes. Assisted collection is available where infirmity, disability, ill health or a medical condition prevents a resident from presenting the bins and nobody else living at the property can assist.
How much is Stratford bulky waste collection?
Current 2026/27 charges are £51 for one to three items and £62 for four to five items.
What is the maximum bulky-waste booking?
Five items.
What time must bulky items be ready?
Booked items must be outside the property boundary, visible and accessible by 6am.
Where do I take a sharps box up to one litre?
Stratford lists participating pharmacies for qualifying needles, syringes and prick sticks in sharps containers up to one litre.
What if the sharps container is larger than one litre?
Contact Stratford-on-Avon District Council for the correct disposal route.
Does Burton Farm currently require a booking?
At the time of this 20 August 2026 review, ordinary household visits do not require a booking. Check the live Warwickshire page because booking arrangements have changed during 2026.
Can I currently take a fridge or freezer to Burton Farm?
Warwickshire is currently reporting a countywide suspension on fridge and freezer recycling at its Household Waste Recycling Centres. Check the live alert before travelling.
Can I walk into Burton Farm Recycling Centre?
Normal pedestrian access is not permitted for safety reasons. Contact Warwickshire in advance if you have no vehicle and need an alternative arrangement.
Do Stratford collections always move one day after a Bank Holiday?
No universal one-day shift should be assumed. Check your revised property-specific collection date because holiday arrangements can temporarily change.
What is Stratford’s main waste and recycling phone number?
The current Streetscene waste and recycling number is 01789 260616.
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