Wiltshire Waste Collection: Bin Days, Missed Bins, Bulky & Recycling
Check your Wiltshire bin collection dates, understand fortnightly household waste and recycling rounds, sort the blue-lidded bin and black box, report a missed collection, book bulky items and plan a visit to a Wiltshire Household Recycling Centre.
How to check Wiltshire bin collection days by postcode
Open Wiltshire Council’s waste collection calendar, enter your postcode and select the exact property.
The result shows household waste, blue-lidded recycling, black-box glass and subscribed garden-waste dates.
Set up your Wiltshire waste collection routine
Follow these steps once for the exact property. Each step includes the official action page needed to complete the task.
Find the exact property calendar
Enter the full postcode and choose the correct house or flat. Garden-waste dates appear only where the address has an active paid subscription.
Record waste and recycling separately
Household waste, blue-lidded recycling and the black glass box are normally collected fortnightly, but not necessarily on the same week.
Sort recycling before collection morning
Use the blue-lidded bin for mixed dry recycling and the black box for glass bottles and jars. Keep batteries and small electrical items separate.
Present containers correctly by 7am
Place the correct bin or box at the edge of the property, at the kerbside, with the bin handle facing the road.
Know the missed-bin deadline
Check that the container was correctly presented and report a genuine missed collection within two working days.
How often are Wiltshire household bins collected?
Wiltshire’s current household waste and recycling services are normally fortnightly. Future service changes proposed for 2027 do not change the current 2026 calendar.
Household waste
Non-recyclable household rubbish is normally collected every two weeks in the household waste bin.
Blue-lidded bin and black box
Mixed dry recycling and glass recycling are normally collected every two weeks.
Garden-waste bin
Subscribed 180-litre garden-waste bins are normally emptied every two weeks, with a two-week pause over Christmas and New Year.
| Collection | Normal frequency | Container | Key point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household waste | Fortnightly | Household waste wheelie bin or approved container. | Use only for non-recyclable household rubbish. |
| Mixed dry recycling | Fortnightly | Blue-lidded recycling bin or blue recycling sack. | Paper, cardboard, accepted plastics and metal items. |
| Glass recycling | Fortnightly | Black recycling box. | Glass bottles and jars only. |
| Batteries and small electricals | With the fortnightly recycling collection | Separate supermarket carrier bag beside the blue-lidded bin. | Keep batteries separate from electrical items. |
| Garden waste | Fortnightly for subscribed households | Paid 180-litre garden-waste bin. | Dates appear only for an active subscription. |
Holiday reminder: Wiltshire aims to collect on most bank holidays, but Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day can change normal arrangements. Check the address calendar rather than assuming a date.
Save your next Wiltshire collection date
Confirm the date in the official postcode calendar, then store a simple reminder in this browser. Nothing is sent to Wiltshire Council.
My next collection
Collection-night checklist
No collection saved. Check the official calendar and add the confirmed date.
Wiltshire recycling guide: what goes in each container?
Wiltshire separates glass from other household recycling. Putting glass in the blue-lidded bin or mixed recycling in the black box can cause contamination.
Blue-lidded recycling bin
Use it for clean paper, cardboard, food and drink cans, empty aerosols, clean foil and accepted plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays.
Black recycling box
Use it for empty glass bottles and jars. Remove obvious leftover contents before putting glass outside.
Small electricals
Place suitable small electrical items in a supermarket carrier bag beside the blue-lidded bin or blue recycling sack.
Household batteries
Keep batteries in a separate bag beside the recycling container. Do not hide them inside the bin or inside electrical equipment.
| Item | Correct route | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard delivery box | Flatten and place in the blue-lidded bin. | Leaving large unflattened boxes beside the bin. |
| Plastic bottle | Empty it and place it in the blue-lidded bin. | Putting plastic bottles in the black glass box. |
| Glass bottle or jar | Black recycling box. | Putting glass in the blue-lidded bin. |
| Small toaster or kettle | Separate carrier bag beside the blue-lidded bin. | Putting electrical items inside household waste. |
| Household battery | Separate bag beside the recycling container. | Mixing batteries with small electrical appliances. |
| Extra recycling | Use a suitable non-black container beside the recycling bin where council rules permit. | Using a black refuse sack that crews cannot identify as recycling. |
Which bin or service should I use?
Choose a common item for a quick disposal route. This tool is planning help; unusual or hazardous items should be confirmed on the council website.
Choose an item
Result: Select an item above.
Five-second sorting rule
- Paper, card, cans and accepted plastics: blue-lidded bin.
- Glass bottles and jars: black box.
- Batteries and small electricals: separate bags beside recycling.
- Reusable furniture: donate or reuse first.
- Garden, bulky, DIY or clinical waste: use the separate service.
Report, wait or correct the problem?
Wiltshire can normally return only when a genuine missed collection is reported within two working days of the scheduled collection.
| Check first | Why it matters | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Is this the scheduled date? | A service disruption or holiday may have changed the date. | Recheck the exact address calendar. |
| Was the bin out before 7am? | Late presentation is not normally a missed collection. | Present it earlier on the next collection day. |
| Was it at the kerbside? | Crews may not enter a garden, locked area or inaccessible driveway. | Correct the presentation point. |
| Was the lid closed and waste accepted? | Overfilled, contaminated or excessively heavy bins may be rejected. | Remove the problem before the next collection. |
| Is a wider disruption listed? | The council may already be arranging delayed collections. | Follow the disruption-page instructions. |
| Is it within two working days? | Reports outside the return window may not receive a catch-up collection. | Submit the official report immediately. |
Missed-bin diagnosis
Result: Select the closest situation.
Prepare before reporting
- Full address and postcode
- Scheduled collection date
- Container type
- Confirmation it was out before 7am
- Whether a rejection notice was left
- Details of any access problem
Request or replace Wiltshire waste containers
Wiltshire provides a household waste bin, a blue-lidded recycling bin and a black glass-recycling box. Use the official request route when a container is missing, damaged or unsuitable.
New resident or new property
Check which containers are already registered to the address before requesting another delivery.
Damaged or missing container
Report the damaged bin or box and explain whether the lid, body or wheels are affected.
Extra recycling capacity
Wiltshire’s service policy allows residents to request up to two black boxes and two blue-lidded recycling bins free of charge.
Larger household waste bin
A larger container is assessed rather than automatically supplied. Eligibility can depend on household size, medical needs or other circumstances.
Subscription cost, dates and alternatives
Wiltshire’s garden-waste service year runs from 1 July to 30 June. The full 2026/27 price is £78 for each subscribed 180-litre bin.
| Garden-waste detail | Verified information | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Full annual cost | £78 per garden-waste bin for 2026/27. | Renew by 30 June to avoid an interruption. |
| Bin size | One 180-litre garden-waste bin per paid subscription. | Pay separately for each additional bin. |
| Collection frequency | Fortnightly, except for a two-week Christmas and New Year suspension. | Check exact dates in the postcode calendar. |
| Annual number | The annual charge covers 25 scheduled collections. | Allow for the festive suspension when planning. |
| Late subscription | Reduced charges may apply for subscriptions beginning later in the service year. | Check the live charge table before paying. |
| Free alternative | Garden waste can be taken to a Wiltshire HRC. | Check site hours, vehicle rules and booking requirements first. |
Garden-waste value planner
Use this only as a simple planning comparison based on the full £78 annual charge and 25 scheduled collections.
Estimate: Choose the number of bins.
Choose the best route
- Regular grass and hedge waste: annual subscription.
- Small garden: home composting may be enough.
- Occasional large clear-out: use an HRC.
- No vehicle: compare subscription with a licensed waste carrier.
- Private collection: verify the waste-carrier registration.
Large-item price, reuse and booking steps
Wiltshire’s council collection costs £34.50 per listed item. Reusable furniture and appliances should be donated or reused before paying for disposal.
Check whether the item can be reused
Offer safe, usable furniture or appliances to a charity, reuse organisation or another household first.
Count every separate item
The £34.50 charge is per item. A bed base and mattress can count as separate items.
Confirm that the council accepts it
Only items listed by the council can be booked. Hazardous, construction or business waste needs another route.
Arrange the collection
Call Wiltshire Council on 0300 456 0102 and pay the required charge.
Present items outside safely
Place the booked items outside the property as instructed. Keep them off the public highway and protect them from creating a hazard.
Large-item cost estimator
Estimate: Select the number of items.
Before booking
- Check reuse and donation options.
- Count each separate item.
- Confirm the item appears on the accepted list.
- Remove personal belongings and loose contents.
- Keep booked items accessible outside.
- Do not include business or builder’s waste.
Opening hours, permits and selected-site booking
Wiltshire has Household Recycling Centres serving different parts of the county. Confirm the nearest site, accepted material and whether a booking pilot applies before travelling.
Standard 2026 opening pattern
- 1 April–31 October: 9am–4pm
- 1 November onward: 10am–4pm
- Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday
- Check the individual site before travelling.
- Sort materials before arrival.
- Business waste is not accepted as household waste.
Van, pickup or large trailer
A Household Recycling Centre vehicle permit is required. Wiltshire says processing can take up to two working days.
Selected-site booking pilot
Booking is being introduced or piloted at selected centres. Check the location page before setting off.
Sort before travelling
Separate batteries, electricals, cardboard, timber, metals, garden waste, paint and textiles to reduce unloading time.
Household waste only
Waste from a business, paid work or commercial vehicle activity needs a licensed commercial disposal route.
Wiltshire services for residents needing extra help
Assisted collection
Residents unable to move bins because of temporary or permanent illness or disability can request collection from an agreed location.
Clinical-waste collection
Wiltshire provides a free household clinical-waste service for eligible residents, including approved sharps disposal.
Larger household bin
Households with medical needs, larger families or exceptional circumstances can apply for an assessment.
Hazardous household waste
Do not place asbestos, chemicals, gas cylinders, fuel, needles or unidentified hazardous material in ordinary bins.
See a blue-lidded recycling collection in Wiltshire
Recycle for Wiltshire: Salisbury collection example
The video shows blue-lidded recycling collection activity in Salisbury and helps residents understand how materials are collected.
Use the current sorting and collection rules in this guide because service instructions can change over time.
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Practical advice for towns, villages and rural properties
Salisbury and Amesbury
Check the exact address rather than relying on a city-wide date. New developments can be placed on different rounds.
Trowbridge and Melksham
Selected HRC sites may be included in booking changes. Check the location page before loading a vehicle.
Chippenham and North Wiltshire
Do not confuse Wiltshire Council services with nearby Swindon Borough Council collections. Swindon runs a separate waste service.
Devizes, Calne and Marlborough
Rural roads can be affected by access, roadworks or weather. Check disruption information before reporting a miss.
Warminster and Westbury
Keep containers visible and accessible where parked vehicles will not block the crew’s approach.
Rural lanes and long drives
Move containers to the agreed kerbside presentation point. Crews do not normally travel down private drives.
Flats and shared bin stores
Confirm whether collections are communal or individual. Report blocked access and overflowing containers to the managing agent where appropriate.
New-build properties
If the address is not recognised, contact Wiltshire Council rather than choosing a neighbouring property with a different collection round.
Wiltshire Council waste links for final actions
Information checked: 26 June 2026. Exact dates, charges, centre booking rules, disruption notices and accepted materials can change. Use the official linked page for the final postcode result, payment, booking or report.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my Wiltshire bin collection day?
Enter your postcode in Wiltshire Council’s waste collection calendar and select the exact address. The result shows household waste, recycling and active garden-waste dates.
What time should Wiltshire bins be put out?
Put the correct container at the edge of the property before 7am on collection day, with the bin handle facing the road.
How often are Wiltshire household waste bins collected?
Household waste and household recycling are currently collected fortnightly. Check the postcode calendar because the two services may fall on different weeks.
What goes in the Wiltshire blue-lidded recycling bin?
Use it for accepted paper, cardboard, metal packaging and recyclable plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays. Keep glass bottles and jars in the black box.
How do I report a missed Wiltshire bin?
Check the scheduled date, presentation time, kerbside access and disruption page. Report a genuine miss within two working days through the council’s missed-bin service.
How do I request a replacement bin in Wiltshire?
Use Wiltshire Council’s report, request or replace a bin service for missing, damaged or newly required household waste and recycling containers.
How much is Wiltshire garden-waste collection in 2026/27?
The full annual charge is £78 per 180-litre garden-waste bin. The service normally provides 25 fortnightly collections between 1 July and 30 June.
How much does Wiltshire bulky-waste collection cost?
The council collection charge is £34.50 per accepted item. Count every separate item and check reuse options before arranging collection.
Do I need to book a Wiltshire Household Recycling Centre?
Booking is being introduced or piloted at selected centres. Check the individual site page before travelling. A vehicle permit is required for vans, pickups and large trailers.
Can Wiltshire Council help if I cannot move my bin?
Yes. Residents unable to move containers because of temporary or permanent illness or disability can request an assisted collection from an agreed location.