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South Hams Bin Collection Dates
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Bins in South Hams
Bin names recorded from council schedules. The bins available at your address may vary.
- Garden waste
- General waste
- Mixed recycling
Tips and recycling centres near South Hams
Ivybridge Recycling Centre · Torr Quarry Recycling Centre · Totnes Recycling Centre
Towns and villages in South Hams
South Hams District Council collects from these towns and villages. Bin days differ by street, so check your own address for the exact schedule.
Ashprington · Aveton Gifford · Belsford · Berry Pomeroy · Bickleigh · Bigbury · Blackawton · Brixton · Buckland-Tout-Saints · Capton · Chivelstone · Churchstow · Cornwood · Cornworthy · Dartington · Dartmouth · Dean Prior · Diptford · Dittisham · Down Thomas · East Allington · East Portlemouth · Ermington · Harberton · Holbeton · Holne · Ivybridge · Kingswear · Littlehempston · Loddiswell · Malborough · Marldon · Modbury · North Huish · Rattery · Ringmore · Salcombe · Shaugh Prior · Sherford · South Brent · South Milton · South Pool · Sparkwell · Staverton · Stoke Fleming · Stoke Gabriel · Stokenham · Strete · Thurlestone · Totnes · Ugborough · Wembury · West Alvington · Woodleigh · Wotter · Yealmpton
How bin collections work in South Hams
Like most UK local authorities, South Hams District 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 South Hams collection dates.
Across much of the UK, general (non-recyclable) waste and mixed recycling are collected on alternating weeks, food waste is often collected weekly, and garden waste is usually collected fortnightly during the growing season. Every council sets its own rounds, though, so use the checker to confirm the pattern that actually applies to your home rather than relying on the typical schedule.
Bin guides: check my bin day, which bin is which, bank holiday collections, what you can't recycle, moving house.
More South Hams bin services
Everything else you might need from South Hams District Council.
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What to do if your bin was missed
If South Hams District 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.
South Hams bin collection FAQs
When are bins collected in South Hams?
Bin collection days in South Hams depend on your exact address and round. Enter your postcode above to see your South Hams District Council schedule for general waste, recycling, garden and food waste.
How do I check my South Hams bin collection date?
Enter your postcode on this page. BinMinder looks up your South Hams District Council collection round and shows your upcoming bin days instantly — no sign-up needed.
Can I get reminders for South Hams bin collections?
Yes. BinMinder sends a free reminder the evening before each collection by web push or email, so you never miss a South Hams 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 South Hams District Council misses my bin collection?
Check South Hams District 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 South Hams 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 South Hams?
Check South Hams District 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 South Hams charge for garden waste collection?
Most UK councils now run garden waste as a paid annual subscription, typically £35–£70 per year, and many pause collections over winter. Check South Hams District Council's website for the current price and sign-up — and once subscribed, BinMinder reminds you before each garden waste collection too.