When are my bins collected?  

Collection calendars

You can check which bin is being collected via our postcode checker. You can also download a collection calendar as a PDF to keep on your digital device, or print off a copy.

Waste collection calendars for November 2023 to October 2024 are now available to download.

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Christmas and New Year 2023 - 2024 bin collections

There will be changes to bin collections due to the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. Please see the table below for details.

2023

Christmas and New Year 2023 - 2024 bin collections
Normal collection day Your bin will be collected on... Bin
Monday 25 December (Christmas Day) Saturday 23 December Blue-lidded
Tuesday 26 December (Boxing Day) Wednesday 27 December Blue-lidded
Wednesday 27 December Thursday 28 December Blue-lidded
Thursday 28 December Friday 29 December Blue-lidded
Friday 29 December Saturday 30 December Blue-lidded

2024

Christmas and New Year 2023 - 2024 bin collections
Normal collection day Your bin will be collected on... Bin
Monday 1 January (New Year's Day) Tuesday 2 January Grey-lidded
Tuesday 2 January Wednesday 3 January Grey-lidded
Wednesday 3 January Thursday 4 January Grey-lidded
Thursday 4 January Friday 5 January Grey-lidded
Friday 5 January Saturday 6 January Grey-lidded

Free email and text reminders

Never miss a bin collection by signing up to our free MyDacorum service. You can opt to have email and/or text reminders sent to you the night before your collection is due, including information about which bins to put out.

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Waste alerts

Extreme weather and other circumstances out of our control can cause disruption to your waste collections. You can get up-to-date information about changes to your normal collections sent straight to your mobile phone. We will also send you information about our recycling events throughout the year. Find out how to receive waste text alerts.

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