City of London Bin Collection Dates
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How bin collections work in City of London
Like most UK local authorities, City of London Council runs separate collections for different types of household waste. Which bins are collected — and how often — varies from street to street, so the most reliable way to find your schedule is to check it against your exact address. Enter your postcode above to see your next City of London collection dates.
Across much of the UK, general (non-recyclable) waste and mixed recycling are collected on alternating weeks, food waste is often collected weekly, and garden waste is usually collected fortnightly during the growing season. Every council sets its own rounds, though, so use the checker to confirm the pattern that actually applies to your home rather than relying on the typical schedule.
What goes in each bin
A quick guide to what usually belongs in each UK household bin. Accepted materials vary between councils, so always check City of London Council's own list if you're unsure.
General waste
Everyday rubbish that can't be recycled at the kerbside — such as nappies, polystyrene, cling film, crisp packets and other soft plastics, and broken crockery. Keep recycling, food and garden waste out of this bin where they're collected separately.
Recycling
Clean, dry paper and cardboard, glass bottles and jars, food tins and drink cans, and plastic bottles — plus pots, tubs and trays in many areas. Give containers a quick rinse, and leave out food-soiled items, which can spoil a whole load.
Food waste
All raw and cooked food scraps — peelings, plate scrapings, bones, bread, eggshells and tea bags — usually collected in a small kerbside caddy. Use a compostable liner if your council allows one. Separated food waste is turned into compost or energy rather than sent to landfill.
Garden waste
Grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, leaves, weeds, plant prunings and small branches. Keep out soil, rubble and food waste. Many councils run garden waste as an optional paid subscription, so check whether City of London charges for this service.
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Everything else you might need from City of London Council.
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What to do if your bin was missed
If City of London Council misses your collection, a few quick steps usually get it sorted:
- 1 Check it was actually due. Confirm your collection day for the bin in question — it's easy to mix up which week is which.
- 2 Leave the bin out. Crews often come back within a day or two to collect a genuinely missed bin.
- 3 Report it to the council. Most councils have an online “report a missed collection” form and ask you to use it within one or two working days.
- 4 Check your presentation. Make sure the bin was out by the required time (often 6–7am), lid closed, and not blocked by cars or parked too far from the kerb.
Bank holiday collections
Collections are often disrupted around UK bank holidays. Many councils push each collection back by a day for the rest of that week, while others run catch-up rounds — and the change can differ from one bank holiday to the next. Wherever City of London Council publishes revised dates, BinMinder applies the bank-holiday adjustment automatically, so your reminders reflect the shifted day rather than the normal schedule.
City of London bin collection FAQs
When are bins collected in City of London?
Bin collection days in City of London depend on your exact address and round. Enter your postcode above to see your City of London Council schedule for general waste, recycling, garden and food waste.
How do I check my City of London bin collection date?
Enter your postcode on this page. BinMinder looks up your City of London Council collection round and shows your upcoming bin days instantly — no sign-up needed.
Can I get reminders for City of London bin collections?
Yes. BinMinder sends a free reminder the evening before each collection by web push or email, so you never miss a City of London bin day. SMS and WhatsApp reminders are also available.
Is BinMinder free?
Web push and email reminders are free forever. SMS and WhatsApp reminders are free for your first 3 months, then £1.99/month if you choose to keep them.
What should I do if City of London Council misses my bin collection?
Leave your bin out, as councils often return within a day or two to collect a missed bin. If it isn't collected, report it through your council's website — most councils ask you to report a missed collection within one or two working days. It also helps to make sure your bin was presented by the required time (often 6–7am) and was easy to access.
Do City of London bin collections change on bank holidays?
They often do. Many UK councils push collections back by a day for the rest of the week after a bank holiday, or run catch-up rounds. BinMinder applies the bank-holiday adjustment your council has published wherever possible, so your reminders reflect the revised dates rather than the normal schedule.
What time should bins be out in City of London?
Most councils, including City of London Council, ask for bins to be at the kerbside by 6–7am on collection day. Crews can arrive earlier than usual, so the safest habit is putting bins out the evening before — which is exactly when BinMinder sends your reminder.
Does City of London charge for garden waste collection?
Most UK councils now run garden waste as a paid annual subscription, typically £35–£70 per year, and many pause collections over winter. Check City of London Council's website for the current price and sign-up — and once subscribed, BinMinder reminds you before each garden waste collection too.