PO13 bin collection days
Run by Gosport. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for PO13
PO13 is a postcode district covered by Gosport. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About PO13
PO13 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside PO13 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 Gosport
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Gosport. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Gosport 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.
Recycling Waste Collection Service
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
Domestic Waste Collection Service
General wasteAnything 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
Bin day guides for PO13
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of PO13.
Postcode districts in Gosport
PO13 is one of 2 postcode districts in Gosport.
- PO12
- PO13
Common questions about bins in PO13
- What day are bins collected in PO13?
- 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 Gosport empties.
- Who collects bins in PO13?
- Gosport collects household bins in PO13. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in PO13?
- 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 Gosport site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in PO13?
- 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 Gosport collect food waste in PO13?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Gosport so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption.