How do I find my bin day in Cherwell?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Cherwell bin lookup.

Does Cherwell collect food waste?

Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Cherwell so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption. Your address might be on a later rollout date.

What happens if Cherwell misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Cherwell 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 Cherwell?

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 Cherwell is running.

How does garden waste work in Cherwell?

Cherwell runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Cherwell council site.

Councils

Cherwell bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Cherwell.

Status: Supported
Population: 170,426
Postcode districts: 16
Bin types seen: 3
Food waste collection: Not yet seen
Council website: Cherwell

Bin colours and collections in Cherwell

The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Cherwell. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Cherwell bins include the green and blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Green Bin
Garden waste (likely)
Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
Cherwell labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.
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
Full garden waste guide
Blue Bin
Mixed recycling (likely)
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
Cherwell labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.
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
Full mixed recycling guide
Brown Bin
Garden waste (likely)
Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
Cherwell labels this bin by colour only. The lookup above shows the exact next date and what your address gets, which is the authority on what goes in.
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
Full garden waste guide

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Bin day guides for Cherwell

Common bin collection questions for Cherwell residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Cherwell

Postcodes here start with HP18, MK18, NN13, OX2, OX3, OX5, OX7, OX15, OX16, OX17, OX20, OX25, OX26, OX27, OX29 and OX33. 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 Cherwell bins

How do I find my bin day in Cherwell?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Cherwell bin lookup.
Does Cherwell collect food waste?: Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Cherwell so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption. Your address might be on a later rollout date.
What happens if Cherwell misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Cherwell 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 Cherwell?: 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 Cherwell is running.
How does garden waste work in Cherwell?: Cherwell runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Cherwell council site.

Towns and villages in Cherwell

52 named places in Cherwell. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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Bin colours and collections in Cherwell

Green Bin

Blue Bin

Brown Bin