How do I find my bin day in Dorset?

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

Does Dorset collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Dorset. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if Dorset misses my bin?

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

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 Dorset is running.

How does garden waste work in Dorset?

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

Councils

Dorset bin collection

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

Status: Supported
Population: 389,947
Postcode districts: 32
Bin types seen: 3
Food waste collection: Yes
Council website: Dorset

Bin colours and collections in Dorset

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

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

Recycling
Mixed recycling
The 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
Full mixed recycling guide
Food waste
Food waste
Cooked 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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Full food waste guide
Rubbish
General waste
Anything 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

Dorset on the map

Bin day guides for Dorset

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

Postcodes covered by Dorset

Postcodes here start with BA8, BA21, BA22, BH13, BH15, BH16, BH18, BH19, BH20, BH21, BH22, BH23, BH24, BH31, DT1, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, DT8, DT9, DT10, DT11, EX13, SP5, SP6, SP7, SP8, TA18 and TA20. 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 Dorset bins

How do I find my bin day in Dorset?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Dorset bin lookup.
Does Dorset collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Dorset. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Dorset misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Dorset 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 Dorset?: 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 Dorset is running.
How does garden waste work in Dorset?: Dorset runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Dorset council site.

Towns and villages in Dorset

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

More UK council bin collections

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Dorset bin collection

Dorset summary

Bin colours and collections in Dorset

Recycling

Food waste

Rubbish