How do I find my bin day in Richmond upon Thames?

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

Does Richmond upon Thames collect food waste?

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

What happens if Richmond upon Thames misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames?

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 Richmond upon Thames is running.

How does garden waste work in Richmond upon Thames?

Garden waste is collected in Richmond upon Thames for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Richmond upon Thames council site.

Councils

Richmond upon Thames bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Richmond upon Thames.

Status: Supported
Population: 196,678
Postcode districts: 16
Bin types seen: 3
Food waste collection: Yes
Council website: Richmond upon Thames

Bin colours and collections in Richmond upon Thames

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

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

Glass, can, plastic and carton recycling
Glass
Glass bottles and jars collected on their own. A handful of councils still take glass in the mixed recycling bin instead of a separate one.
What goes in
- Glass bottles in any colour
- Glass jars (lids on or off)
- Empty glass containers
What stays out
- Drinking glasses and Pyrex
- Broken window glass and mirrors
- Ceramics and crockery
Paper and card recycling
Paper and card
Paper and cardboard kept separate from other dry recycling. Under Simpler Recycling, paper and card sit on their own unless the council's sorting plant can split a mixed load.
What goes in
- Paper, newspapers, magazines, envelopes
- Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- Greetings cards (no glitter or foil)
- Paper bags
What stays out
- Tissues, kitchen roll and dirty paper
- Heavily food-soiled cardboard
- Wrapping paper with glitter or foil
Rubbish and food
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

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Bin day guides for Richmond upon Thames

Common bin collection questions for Richmond upon Thames residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Richmond upon Thames

Postcodes here start with KT1, KT2, KT8, SW13, SW14, SW15, TW1, TW2, TW3, TW4, TW7, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12 and TW13. 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 Richmond upon Thames bins

How do I find my bin day in Richmond upon Thames?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Richmond upon Thames bin lookup.
Does Richmond upon Thames collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Richmond upon Thames. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Richmond upon Thames misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames?: 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 Richmond upon Thames is running.
How does garden waste work in Richmond upon Thames?: Garden waste is collected in Richmond upon Thames for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Richmond upon Thames council site.

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Bin colours and collections in Richmond upon Thames

Glass, can, plastic and carton recycling

Paper and card recycling

Rubbish and food

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Bin day guides for Richmond upon Thames

Postcodes covered by Richmond upon Thames

Common questions about Richmond upon Thames bins

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