How do I find my bin collection day in Swindon?

Use Swindon Borough Council's online lookup: enter your postcode or address at swindon.gov.uk (Bins and recycling → Look up collection days). Your household waste and recycling are collected weekly.

Do Swindon bin collection days change?

Yes. Swindon Borough Council has made collection day changes at various times (e.g. to manage Christmas backlogs or improve services). Always check the council lookup for your current schedule.

When is My Bin Day in Swindon? Collection Day Lookup

Q: When is my bin day in Swindon?

Enter your postcode on Swindon Borough Council's bins and recycling lookup (swindon.gov.uk) to see your exact collection day. Household waste and recycling are collected weekly. Collection days can change, so the council website is always the source of truth.

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Enter your postcode or address on the council website to see your exact collection schedule:

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Why do collection days change?

Swindon Borough Council has adjusted collection days several times over recent years — for example, to prevent Christmas backlogs or to improve service efficiency. Because the schedule can change, the council's postcode lookup is always the most reliable way to check your day.

Garden waste collections

Garden waste (green bin) follows a separate schedule for subscribers. There is usually a pause over the Christmas period. Check the council website for your garden waste calendar.

Christmas and Bank Holidays

Check the council website for temporary changes over Christmas, New Year, and Bank Holidays. If your usual collection day falls on a bank holiday, it may move to the next working day.

Official bin day lookup

Enter your postcode on Swindon Borough Council to see your exact collection days.

Look up bin collection days

Information correct as of February 2026. For the most up-to-date details and to report missed collections, always check Swindon Borough Council's bins and recycling pages. For a full guide to bins, recycling, and what goes where, see Bins, Recycling and Waste in Swindon.