Greenwich Bin Collection Dates

Check when your bins are collected by Greenwich Council — enter your postcode below. It's free and no sign-up is needed to see your dates.

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How often Greenwich Council collects each bin

Worked out from 15 collection dates BinMinder holds for Greenwich. Rounds differ from street to street, so treat this as a guide until you've checked your own address.

Greenwich Council bin collection frequencies observed by BinMinder
Bin How often
General waste Weekly (this row from a single address)
Food waste Weekly (this row from a single address)

Your own bin day depends on your street's round. Enter your postcode above to see your next Greenwich collection dates.

Greenwich Council postcode areas

Check bin collection dates for these Greenwich postcode areas:

How bin collections work in Greenwich

Like most UK local authorities, Greenwich 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 Greenwich collection dates.

General waste and food waste weekly. That is the pattern in the collection dates we hold for Greenwich, which run from 3 July and 21 August 2026, rather than the pattern that is typical nationally. Rounds still differ between streets, so check your own address for the dates that apply to you.

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What to do if your bin was missed

If Greenwich Council misses your collection, a few quick steps usually get it sorted:

  1. 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. 2 Leave the bin out. Crews often come back within a day or two to collect a genuinely missed bin.
  3. 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. 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.

Find Greenwich Council's missed-collection page →

Greenwich bin collection FAQs

When are bins collected in Greenwich?

General waste and food waste weekly. That is what BinMinder has recorded across 1 address in Greenwich. Your own collection day depends on your street's round, so enter your postcode above to see your Greenwich Council dates.

How do I check my Greenwich bin collection date?

Enter your postcode on this page. BinMinder looks up your Greenwich Council collection round and shows your upcoming bin days instantly — no sign-up needed.

Can I get reminders for Greenwich bin collections?

Yes. BinMinder sends a free reminder the evening before each collection by web push or email, so you never miss a Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich?

Most councils, including Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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 Greenwich Council's website for the current price and sign-up — and once subscribed, BinMinder reminds you before each garden waste collection too.