Gravesham bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Gravesham.
Gravesham summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 110,671
- Postcode districts
- 7
- Bin types seen
- 2
- Food waste collection
- Yes
- Council website
- Gravesham
Bin colours and collections in Gravesham
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Gravesham. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Gravesham bins include the blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
FOOD BIN
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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 240L
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
Gravesham on the map
Bin day guides for Gravesham
Common bin collection questions for Gravesham residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Gravesham
Postcodes here start with DA3, DA11, DA12, DA13, ME2, ME3 and TN15. 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 Gravesham bins
- How do I find my bin day in Gravesham?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Gravesham bin lookup.
- Does Gravesham collect food waste?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Gravesham. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
- What happens if Gravesham misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Gravesham 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 Gravesham?
- 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 Gravesham is running.
- How does garden waste work in Gravesham?
- Gravesham runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Gravesham council site.
Towns and villages in Gravesham
11 named places in Gravesham. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.
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