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ME1 bin collection days

Run by Medway. Enter your postcode and pick your address.

Council for ME1

ME1 is a postcode district covered by Medway. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.

About ME1

ME1 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside ME1 map to one council, but a few districts straddle two. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.

Bin colours and collections in Medway

The 1 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Medway. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

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

  • Waste Collection

    Other collection

    Your council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.

    What goes in

    • Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
    • The lookup above shows your address-specific items
    • Council site has the full accepted-items list

    What stays out

    • Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
    • Anything not listed by the council for this collection
    • Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)

Bin day guides for ME1

Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of ME1.

Postcode districts in Medway

ME1 is one of 8 postcode districts in Medway.

  • ME1
  • ME2
  • ME3
  • ME4
  • ME5
  • ME7
  • ME8
  • ME9

Common questions about bins in ME1

What day are bins collected in ME1?
Collection days vary by street. Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address to see the next collection day for every bin Medway empties.
Who collects bins in ME1?
Medway collects household bins in ME1. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
How do I report a missed bin in ME1?
Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the council's site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours. The Medway site is the right place to file it.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in ME1?
Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday lands on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually have a published two-week revised schedule.
Does Medway collect food waste in ME1?
Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Medway so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption.

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