Report a missed bin collection

If your bin was put out correctly at the collection time, but has been missed, you can report it to us. Missed bins cannot be reported until after 5pm on the scheduled collection day.

A missed collection must be reported within three working days of the scheduled collection. Missed bins not reported within three working days will not be picked up until the next scheduled collection day.

Our contractor will check collection information and the CCTV footage from the vehicle. They will check if there is a valid reason your bin wasn’t emptied.

For example:

• your bin was not put out at the time of collection
• the bin contained the incorrect type of waste
• the bin was too heavy

You will be told if there is a valid reason your bin was not emptied. In this case, Biffa will not return until your next scheduled collection day.

If it is too late to report your missed bin, you can also take your waste to a rubbish tip.

If your items are too big to fit in a bin, book a large item collection (also known as ERIC).

Check your bin collection day

Before you report a missed bin collection please check that you have put out the right bin on the right day.

Check your bin collection day

Report a missed household wheelie bin, bag or box collection

Report a missed household wheelie bin, bag or box collection

Report a missed bulk bin (large 4 wheeled bin) collection

If you use a shared bin in a block or flats or building such as a church, council office or a school, you can report a missed collection.

Report a missed bulk bin collection

Help the bin crews to complete their collections

To ensure your bin is collected please follow the guidelines for putting out your bin.

Please help the crews to complete their collections by:

• putting your rubbish correctly at the kerbside with wheelie bin wheels facing the road
• making sure the bin lid is down
• making sure there is no waste outside of the bin
• parking considerately so the vehicles can access the road