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Waverley bin collection

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Waverley summary

Status
Supported
Population
134,284
Postcode districts
12
Bin types seen
3
Food waste collection
Yes
Council website
Waverley

Bin colours and collections in Waverley

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

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

  • Garden Waste Collection Service

    Garden waste

    Garden 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

    Full garden waste guide

  • Domestic Waste Collection Service

    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
  • Food Waste Collection Service

    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    • Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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

Waverley on the map

Bin day guides for Waverley

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

Postcodes covered by Waverley

Postcodes here start with GU4, GU5, GU6, GU7, GU8, GU9, GU10, GU26, GU27, RH5, RH12 and RH14. 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 Waverley bins

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

Towns and villages in Waverley

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

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