Bins, Waste and Recycling

Don't agree with the reason your bin was missed?

Your bins can be missed for a variety of reasons. Sometimes these reasons can be beyond your control. For example, your bin can be contaminated by pedestrians when they are on the kerb. We understand that such scenarios may not be your fault, however whilst our bin crews cannot verify this, they may not be able to return to collect your bins.

If you don't agree with the reason for your missed bin, you can find out more information on our missed bin collections page.

I have reported a missed bin, how can I follow up the progress?

When you report a missed bin you will receive a reference number which you can use to track your report. Find out how you can follow up your missed bin report on our missed bin collections page.

Get bin day alerts on your phone

You can now get your bin day alerts to your mobile phone and Apple Watch! Just select the "add your bin days to your phone" button.

We will send you notifications a day before your bin day about what bins to put out the following day. For more information, see our get bin day alerts on your phone page.

Need help putting your bins out each week?

If you need help making sure your bins are picked up each week, you can apply for our assisted waste collection service.

This service means that you do not need to move your bins to a public path or kerb for bin day. For more information see our Apply for the assisted waste collection service.

Not sure what goes in which bin?

For more information about what you should put in each bin, we have a page for each bin type. General waste (green or grey bin), Recycling waste (blue bin), Food waste (black caddy).

When are the Garden waste collection windows?

The annual plan: our crews will collect your brown bins between: April 2022 and March 2023.

The summer plan: our crews will collect your brown bins between: April 2022 and October 2022.

Residents who pay by Direct Debit

If you pay by Direct Debit your collections will continue until your Direct Debit is cancelled. This is why your collection end date may display as some time in the distant future.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my subscription?

You can change your Garden waste subscription by completing our Garden waste enquiry form. Please note that we do not offer any refunds if you downgrade your service.

Make changes to your Garden waste subscription

Select 'manage your Garden waste' to change your address, order a new bin sticker or to cancel your service.

Have extra Garden waste that will not fit in your bin?

You can bring any Garden waste that wont fit in your bin to the Harrow Recycling centre.

Waiting for an order or repair?

First of all, we are sorry for making you wait longer than you need to.

If you have ordered a new bin, bio bags or have requested a bin repair and you are still waiting, please let us know by completing our order follow up form.

What happens if my bin is missed?

If your bin is missed you have 48 hours from 5pm on the day of collection to report it. For example: if your collection day is Monday, you can report your missed bin between 5pm on Monday until 5pm on Wednesday. 

Our bin crew will return to collect your missed bins within 72 hours (excluding weekends). ‘Select a bin type under the ‘This week’s collections’ tab to see your options.

How can I follow up a reported missed bin?

You need to first report a missed bin before you can raise a request to follow it up. This is because you will need to enter your missed bin reference number.

To find out more about how you can report a missed bin that is yet to be collected, visit our missed bin collections page.

Need help putting your bins out each week?

If you need help making sure your bins are picked up each week, you can apply for our assisted waste collection service.

This service means that you do not need to move your bins to a public path or kerb for bin day.

For more information see our Apply for the assisted waste collection page.