Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole bin collection
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 408,967
- Postcode districts
- 21
- Bin types seen
- 4
- Food waste collection
- Yes
- Council website
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bin colours and collections in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole bins include the black, green and blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Rubbish
General wasteAnything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.
What goes in
- Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
- Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
- Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
- Pet waste in sealed bags
What stays out
- Items that should go in recycling
- Food waste (use the caddy)
- Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
- Garden waste in volume
Garden Waste
Garden wasteGarden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
What goes in
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Hedge trimmings and small branches
- Plants, weeds and flowers
- Twigs up to the council's diameter limit
What stays out
- Soil, stones and rubble
- Plastic plant pots and bags
- Food waste (use the food caddy)
- Treated or painted wood
Food waste
Food wasteCooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.
What goes in
- Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
- Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Eggshells and dairy in small amounts
What stays out
- Liquids and cooking oils
- Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
- Plastic bags unless certified compostable
- Packaging of any kind
Recycling
Mixed recyclingThe main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole on the map
Bin day guides for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Common bin collection questions for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents, with the practical detail on each.
- How to report a missed bin in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Booking a bulky waste collection in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Garden waste collection in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Food waste collection in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Bank holiday bin changes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Christmas bin collections in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Simpler Recycling in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Postcodes covered by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Postcodes here start with BH1, BH2, BH3, BH4, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH9, BH10, BH11, BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18, BH21, BH23 and BH24. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.
Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Common questions about Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole bins
- How do I find my bin day in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole bin lookup.
- Does Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole collect food waste?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
- What happens if Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is running.
- How does garden waste work in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- Garden waste is collected in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council site.
Towns and villages in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
11 named places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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