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Bristol Bin Collection Dates
Check when your bins are collected by Bristol City Council — enter your postcode below. It's free and no sign-up is needed to see your dates.
Check your Bristol bin day
Enter your postcode, then choose your address to see your collection dates.
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How often Bristol City Council collects each bin
Worked out from 74 collection dates BinMinder holds for 6 Bristol addresses, not copied from a leaflet. Where a single row rests on fewer, it says so.
| Bin | How often | Records held |
|---|---|---|
| General waste | Based on 8 gaps between scheduled dates; this pattern was found at 3 addresses. |
17 date records 6 addresses |
| Mixed recycling | Based on 20 gaps between scheduled dates; this pattern was found at 5 addresses. |
27 date records 6 addresses |
| Food waste | Based on 19 gaps between scheduled dates; this pattern was found at 5 addresses. |
26 date records 6 addresses |
| Garden waste | (this row from a single address) Based on 3 gaps between scheduled dates; this pattern was found at 1 address. |
4 date records 1 address |
Planning your 2026 bin collection calendar
The stored date records fall between 9 July and 27 August 2026. Each address's dates are counted separately, so these totals are not the number of collections at your home. The records can include past and future dates; they are not a complete annual calendar for your address.
When copying dates into a calendar, use the dates returned for your own address and each bin separately. Do not fill gaps or extend the calendar by repeating these measured intervals: they do not confirm holiday changes or dates beyond the returned schedule.
Your own bin day depends on your street's round. Enter your postcode above to see your next Bristol collection dates.
Bins in Bristol
Bin names recorded from council schedules. The bins available at your address may vary.
- Food waste
- Garden waste
- General waste
- General waste
- Mixed recycling
- Mixed recycling
Postcodes in Bristol
Check bin collection dates for these Bristol postcode areas:
Towns we cover
Tips and recycling centres near Bristol
Avonmouth Reuse and Recycling Centre · Hartcliffe Way Reuse and Recycling Centre · St Philips Reuse and Recycling Centre
Towns and villages in Bristol
Bristol City Council collects from these towns and villages. Bin days differ by street, so check your own address for the exact schedule.
Ashley Down · Ashton Gate · Avonmouth · Bedminster · Bedminster Down · Begbrook · Bishopsworth · Brentry · Brislington · Canon's Marsh · Chester Park · Cotham · Crofts End · Eastville · Fishponds · Hartcliffe · Hengrove · Henleaze · Horfield · Kingsweston · Lawrence Weston · Lockleaze · Mayfield Park · Montpelier · Redfield · Sea Mills · Shirehampton · Sneyd Park · Southmead · Southville · Speedwell · St George · Stockwood · Stoke Bishop · Stoke Lodge · Totterdown · Westbury Park · Westbury-on-Trym · Whitehall · Withywood
How bin collections work in Bristol
Like most UK local authorities, Bristol City Council runs separate collections for different types of household waste. Which bins are collected — and how often — varies from street to street, so the most reliable way to find your schedule is to check it against your exact address. Enter your postcode above to see your next Bristol collection dates.
General waste and garden waste fortnightly and recycling and food waste weekly. That is the pattern in the collection dates we hold for Bristol, which run from 9 July and 27 August 2026, rather than the pattern that is typical nationally. Rounds still differ between streets, so check your own address for the dates that apply to you.
Garden waste in Bristol
Garden waste is scheduled fortnightly at the Bristol address BinMinder measures. This pattern is based on 3 gaps between scheduled dates at 1 address.
Garden waste is often a separate or subscription service, and some councils pause collections in winter. Check your own address's dates using the postcode checker above.
Bristol garden waste collection dates →
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What to do if your bin was missed
If Bristol City Council misses your collection, a few quick steps usually get it sorted:
- 1 Check it was actually due. Confirm your collection day for the bin in question — it's easy to mix up which week is which.
- 2 Check the council's instructions. Follow its advice on when to report the missed collection and whether to leave your bin out.
- 3 Report it to the council. Use its missed-collection service and keep the reference number. Reporting deadlines vary by council.
- 4 Check your presentation. Confirm the bin was at the council's stated collection point on time, accessible and filled with the correct materials.
Bristol bin collection FAQs
When are bins collected in Bristol?
General waste and garden waste fortnightly and recycling and food waste weekly. That is what BinMinder has recorded across 6 addresses in Bristol. Your own collection day depends on your street's round, so enter your postcode above to see your Bristol City Council dates.
How do I check my Bristol bin collection date?
Enter your postcode on this page. BinMinder looks up your Bristol City Council collection round and shows your upcoming bin days instantly — no sign-up needed.
Can I get reminders for Bristol bin collections?
Yes. BinMinder sends a free reminder the evening before each collection by web push or email, so you never miss a Bristol bin day. SMS reminders are also available.
Is BinMinder free?
Web push and email reminders are free forever. SMS reminders are free for your first 3 months, then £1.99/month if you choose to keep them.
What should I do if Bristol City Council misses my bin collection?
Check Bristol City Council's missed-collection guidance before moving your bin. Report a missed collection through the council's own website within its stated reporting window. Check its rules on presentation time, access and accepted materials; these vary by council.
Do Bristol bin collections change on bank holidays?
They often do. Many UK councils push collections back by a day for the rest of the week after a bank holiday, or run catch-up rounds. BinMinder applies the bank-holiday adjustment your council has published wherever possible, so your reminders reflect the revised dates rather than the normal schedule.
What time should bins be out in Bristol?
Check Bristol City Council's official collection guidance for the required presentation time and where to leave your bins. BinMinder sends a reminder the evening before collection; that reminder time is not the council's collection time.
Does Bristol charge for garden waste collection?
Yes. Garden waste collection in Bristol is a paid subscription costing £59 a year — the council's own published price, read from bristol.gov.uk, checked 13 August 2026. UK council fees are set for the financial year and change on 1 April, and many councils pause garden waste collections over winter, so check the sign-up page for the current price and this year's dates. Once subscribed, BinMinder reminds you before each garden waste collection too.