Test Valley Bin Collection Dates
Check when your bins are collected by Test Valley Borough Council — enter your postcode below. It's free and no sign-up is needed to see your dates.
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Towns and villages in Test Valley
Test Valley Borough Council collects from these towns and villages. Bin days differ by street, so check your own address for the exact schedule.
Abbotts Ann · Ampfield · Amport · Andover · Anna Valley · Appleshaw · Awbridge · Barton Stacey · Bossington · Braishfield · Buckholt · Bullington · Charlton · Chilbolton · Chilbolton Down · Chilworth · Cottonworth · Dunbridge · East Tytherley · Embley · Enham Alamein · Faccombe · Finkley Down · Fox · Goodworth Clatford · Grateley · Hatherden · Houghton Down · Hurstbourne Tarrant · King's Somborne · Leckford · Linkenholt · Little Down · Little Hatherden · Little Somborne · Lockerley · Longparish · Longstock · Marsh Court · Monxton · Mottisfont · Nether Wallop · North Baddesley · North Houghton · Over Wallop · Penton Grafton · Penton Mewsey · Picket Twenty · Red Post Bridge · Romsey · Sherfield English · Shipton Bellinger · Smannell · South Harewood · Stockbridge · Tangley · Upper Clatford · Vernham Dean · Wellow · West Tytherley · Wherwell · Wildhern
How bin collections work in Test Valley
Like most UK local authorities, Test Valley Borough 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 Test Valley 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.
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More Test Valley bin services
Everything else you might need from Test Valley Borough Council.
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What to do if your bin was missed
If Test Valley Borough 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.
Test Valley bin collection FAQs
When are bins collected in Test Valley?
Bin collection days in Test Valley depend on your exact address and round. Enter your postcode above to see your Test Valley Borough Council schedule for general waste, recycling, garden and food waste.
How do I check my Test Valley bin collection date?
Enter your postcode on this page. BinMinder looks up your Test Valley Borough Council collection round and shows your upcoming bin days instantly — no sign-up needed.
Can I get reminders for Test Valley bin collections?
Yes. BinMinder sends a free reminder the evening before each collection by web push or email, so you never miss a Test Valley 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 Test Valley Borough Council misses my bin collection?
Check Test Valley Borough 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 Test Valley 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 Test Valley?
Check Test Valley Borough 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 Test Valley 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 Test Valley Borough Council's website for the current price and sign-up — and once subscribed, BinMinder reminds you before each garden waste collection too.