Waste collection update Wednesday 7 October 2026
Due to a number of operational issues currently affecting our service, some bin collections scheduled for today may be delayed. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank residents for their patience as these issues are resolved. If your bin collection is due today and has not been collected, please allow 24 hours before reporting it as a missed collection, as crews may still be able to return and complete the service.
If you would like to check whether your area is affected, please search for your address using the postcode lookup: Check your bin collection day
Enter your postcode below and select your address to find your bin collection day and schedule for your rubbish and recycling service.
You can also use the postcode look up to check your garden waste collection day and schedule, if you subscribe to our garden waste collection service.
We collect your recycling and general rubbish as normal on bank holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
If you subscribe to our garden waste collection service, collections are also made as normal on bank holidays, except for a two week break over the Christmas and New Year period.
The postcode search may not display the collection information for new housing developments. If your address is not listed visit the new build properties page.
Your next collection days
8, Meadow Way, Hereford, Hereford, HR2 6SG - enter a new postcode
General rubbish - black bin
- Thursday 8 October 2026 (next collection)
- Thursday 22 October 2026 (subsequent collection)
Recycling - green bin
- Thursday 15 October 2026 (next collection)
- Thursday 29 October 2026 (subsequent collection)
Please do not put either of your bins out for collection until the evening before it's due.
Garden waste - brown bin
Imagine more time to enjoy your garden - not just work in it. Subscribe to our garden waste collection service now to start garden waste collection from your property.
Calendar
Christmas collections
Your collections are not affected by Christmas bank holidays this year.
Please note, the time your bin is collected may be different over the festive period. Please put your bin out for collection by 6:30 am on your collection day, or the evening before
More information
- General rubbish container (black bin): Refuse Waste 240 Litre Bin
- Recycling container (green bin): Recyling Waste 360 Litre Bin