Bin collections

Photo of four wheelie bins outside the gate of Reed Church

Bin collections in North and East Hertfordshire changed from 4 August 2025. A new bin for paper and cardboard was added. It, as well as the mixed recycling and non-recyclable waste, is collected on a 3-weekly cycle. See calendar below.

Food waste will continue to be collected weekly. Garden waste, for subscribers only, will continue to be collected fortnightly.

You can get weekly reminders about bin collections on the North Herts Council app.

Look up specific dates using the North Herts Bin Collection Day Finder.
Log service issues online to Report a Missed Bin.
Set up a subscription for the seasonal Garden Waste Collection Service.

More information on the North Herts website

Information about local recycling centres is available on the Useful Information page.

Did you know?

North Herts Council’s bin lorries have names, including “Sweep Caroline”, “Chitty Chitty Bin Bin”, and “Prince of Waste”.

Read more here

AI-created image of a North Herts bin lorry on a village street collecting a wheelie bin
Bin collection calendar
Calendar courtesy of Alan Blower

Bin colour key

  • Blue: Blue-lidded cardboard and paper
  • Black: Black-lidded mixed recycling
  • Purple: Purple non-recyclable
  • Brown: Brown garden waste bin (for subscribers)