WD24 bin collection days
Run by Watford. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for WD24
WD24 is a postcode district covered by Watford. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About WD24
WD24 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside WD24 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 Watford
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Watford. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Watford bins include the blue, black and brown bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Blue-lidded bin (recycling)
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
Black bin (non-recyclable waste)
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
Brown bin (food waste)
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- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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
Bin day guides for WD24
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of WD24.
Postcode districts in Watford
WD24 is one of 10 postcode districts in Watford.
- WD3
- WD4
- WD5
- WD17
- WD18
- WD19
- WD23
- WD24
- WD25
- WD99
Common questions about bins in WD24
- What day are bins collected in WD24?
- 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 Watford empties.
- Who collects bins in WD24?
- Watford collects household bins in WD24. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in WD24?
- 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 Watford site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in WD24?
- 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 Watford collect food waste in WD24?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Watford. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.