WR3 bin collection days
Run by Worcester. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for WR3
WR3 is a postcode district covered by Worcester. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About WR3
WR3 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside WR3 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 Worcester
The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Worcester. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Worcester bins include the blue and green bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Recycling collection
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
Non-recyclable waste collection
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
Bin day guides for WR3
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of WR3.
Postcode districts in Worcester
WR3 is one of 9 postcode districts in Worcester.
- WR1
- WR2
- WR3
- WR4
- WR5
- WR6
- WR7
- WR8
- WR99
Common questions about bins in WR3
- What day are bins collected in WR3?
- 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 Worcester empties.
- Who collects bins in WR3?
- Worcester collects household bins in WR3. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in WR3?
- 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 Worcester site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in WR3?
- 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 Worcester collect food waste in WR3?
- Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for Worcester so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption.