Guildford Council Bin Collection: Schedule, Dates & Calendar
Use this Guildford Borough Council bin collection guide to check your bin day, understand the green recycling bin, black refuse bin, outdoor food waste caddy, garden waste subscription, missed-bin rules, bulky waste collection, replacement bins, assisted collections and Slyfield recycling centre guidance.
What do you need today?
Choose the resident action first. This page is designed as a practical daily hub, not a thin list of official links.
How to check Guildford Borough Council bin collection dates
Open Guildford Borough Council’s official Find Your Bin Day page and use the “Find my bin day” tool to check your next domestic collection date. Put bins at the normal collection point, usually the edge of your property nearest the road, by 6:30am on collection day.
Official source verification for Guildford Borough Council bin collection
This is an independent resident guide for Guildford Council bin collection users. It is not the official Guildford Borough Council website, and it does not replace live MyGuildford forms, calendars, fees, bookings or Surrey recycling-centre rules.
Official bin day checked
Guildford’s official page says residents can find their bin day and view or download the 2026 bin calendar and recycling guide.
Collection point checked
Bins should be left at the collection point, usually the edge of the property nearest the road, by 6:30am.
Bin rules checked
Guildford only collects bins issued by the council and will not collect waste in the wrong bin if the bin is contaminated.
Live actions linked
Use official pages before reporting a missed bin, paying garden waste, booking bulky waste or ordering a replacement bin.
Last checked: 18 June 2026. Live council pages can change without notice, so use official links before making a report, payment, booking or trip.
3-minute Guildford bin setup for town, villages, flats, students and shared homes
Do this once. It prevents wrong-day, wrong-bin, late-presentation, food-caddy, battery, textile and missed-bin problems.
Open the official bin day page
Use Guildford’s “Find my bin day” tool. If you are a domestic waste customer, use the public bin day route; commercial waste customers must log in to MyGuildford.
Save the collection point rule
Unless you have an assisted collection or other arrangement, leave bins at the collection point, usually the property edge nearest the road.
Set the 6:30am reminder
Put bins out by 6:30am. If your bin was not out on time, Guildford may not treat it as a missed collection.
Separate special kerbside items
Textiles and electronic waste should be left neatly next to bins in a carrier bag, textiles kept dry, and batteries placed in a clear plastic bag.
Share the household note
For flats, HMOs, students and families, share a simple note: green recycling, black refuse, outdoor food caddy, garden bin, textiles/e-waste and batteries.
Guildford bin calendar: collection dates, 2026 guide, “what bin is it this week?” and near-me intent
People searching “Guildford Borough Council bin collection”, “Guildford bin calendar”, “Guildford rubbish collection day” or “bin collection near me” usually need the same practical action: check the official address-based bin day tool.
| User intent | Practical answer | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford bin collection dates | Use the official Find Your Bin Day page and the MyGuildford bin day tool. | Do not rely only on a neighbour’s collection day. |
| 2026 bin calendar | Guildford links to a 2026 bin calendar and recycling guide from the official bin day page. | Download fresh copies if service guidance changes. |
| Commercial waste customer | Log in to MyGuildford to check the next commercial waste collection date. | Domestic and commercial routes are different. |
| Where to put bins | Put bins at the collection point, usually the edge of the property closest to the road. | Assisted collection users can have a different arrangement. |
| What bin goes out this week? | Check the calendar, then use this guide to sort green recycling, black refuse, food caddy and garden waste. | Wrong-bin waste can contaminate the bin and delay collection. |
Guildford Bin Reminder Planner: save what goes out tonight
This mini-tool stores a reminder in your browser only. It does not submit personal data and does not replace the official Guildford bin day tool.
My next Guildford bin reminder
First check the official bin day. Then save your next collection note here so the household knows what to put out.
No reminder saved yet. Check the official bin day, then save your next Guildford bin note here.
Tonight’s Guildford checklist
Best use: bookmark this page and share it with family, housemates, tenants, landlords or student houses.
Guildford item route helper: green bin, black bin, food caddy, carrier bag or Slyfield?
Use this quick helper for common Guildford disposal routes. It is not a full official database, but it prevents the most common contamination mistakes.
Choose an item
Result: Select an item to see the likely Guildford route.
Most common mistake
Batteries and vapes must not go in any household bin. Even one battery can start a fire if damaged or crushed during collection.
Guildford bin types: green recycling, black refuse, outdoor food caddy and garden waste bin
Guildford uses different containers for different waste streams. Use the table before reporting a missed collection because wrong contents can mean the bin is contaminated, not missed.
| Container | Use for | Key rule |
|---|---|---|
| Green recycling bin | Paper, card, newspapers, magazines, glass bottles/jars, tins, cans, cartons, empty aerosols, clean foil/trays, plastic bottles/tubs/pots/trays, carrier bags, lids and caps. | If too much recycling, put extra neatly beside the green bin in a see-through plastic bag. |
| Black refuse bin | General waste that cannot go in the green recycling bin. | Do not put paint cans, gas canisters, asbestos, soil, rubble, building material, batteries, vapes or garden waste in it. |
| Outdoor food caddy | Food waste such as meat, fish, bones, eggshells, dairy, fruit, vegetables, bread, rice, pasta, mouldy food, tea bags and coffee grounds. | Guildford collects the outdoor food caddy, not the silver indoor food waste caddy. |
| Garden waste bin | Subscribed garden waste such as grass cuttings, prunings, hedge trimmings, leaves, small twigs, weeds and branches up to 7.5cm diameter. | Chargeable kerbside service; £75 per bin for 2026/27. |
| Carrier bag beside bins | Textiles or small electronic waste, left neatly next to bins. Keep textiles dry. | Batteries need to be in a clear plastic bag, not mixed with textiles/e-waste. |
Guildford green recycling bin: what goes in and what contaminates it?
People searching “what goes in my Guildford recycling bin” need item-level answers. If waste goes in the wrong bin, Guildford may mark the bin contaminated and leave it until incorrect waste is removed.
| Item | Guildford route | Resident caution |
|---|---|---|
| Paper, card, newspapers and magazines | Green recycling bin. | Keep dry where possible. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Green recycling bin. | Drinking glasses, crockery and Pyrex are not accepted. |
| Tins, cans, cartons, empty aerosols, foil | Green recycling bin. | Empty and clean where possible. |
| Plastic bottles, tubs, pots, trays and carrier bags | Green recycling bin. | Hard plastics, cling film, bubble wrap and expanded polystyrene are not accepted. |
| Food waste | Outdoor food caddy. | Do not put food waste in the green bin. |
| Batteries and vapes | Small batteries in a tied clear bag on top of bin, or drop-off locations. | Never place batteries or vapes inside household bins. |
| Textiles and nappies | Textiles in a carrier bag beside bins if clean/dry; nappies in black refuse. | Do not put textiles or nappies in the green recycling bin. |
Guildford food waste collection: outdoor caddy, silver caddy, liners and replacement caddy points
The biggest Guildford food-waste mistake is putting out the wrong caddy. The council collects the outdoor food caddy, not the silver indoor food waste caddy.
Accepted food
Meat and fish including bones, shells of fish/nuts/eggs, dairy food, fruit and vegetables, bread, cakes, pastries, rice, pasta, beans, mouldy food, tea bags and coffee grounds.
Do not include
Recyclable packaging, black bin liners, liquids, oil or liquid fat should not go in the food caddy.
Liner guidance
Do not line the silver food bin with black bin liners. You can use plastic liners, newspaper, old carrier bags or bags food came in.
Replacement caddy
You do not need to order a replacement food caddy; Guildford lists collection points around the borough.
Caddy pickup examples: Guildford’s page lists points including Millmead House reception, Ash Parish Council, Shalford Village Hall, Tanyard Hall in Gomshall, Tongham Community Centre and other parish collection points. Check the official page for current opening times and stock.
Guildford missed bin collection: report within two days and check the label first
Guildford says missed bins must be reported within two days of the collection date. If more than two days have passed, you will need to wait until the next collection day.
| Problem | Likely reason | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Bin was not out by 6:30am | It may not qualify as a missed collection. | Set an earlier reminder for next time. |
| Bin has a label | Crew left a reason why it was not collected. | Read the label and fix the issue; it is not treated as a missed collection. |
| More than two days since collection | Outside the reporting window. | Wait until your next scheduled collection. |
| Green recycling not emptied | Contamination such as black bags, food waste, textiles, nappies, Pyrex, paint tins, wood, garden waste, batteries or vapes. | Remove incorrect waste and check the official item search. |
| Food caddy not collected | Wrong caddy put out or wrong contents. | Put food in the outdoor food caddy; do not put out the silver indoor caddy. |
| Garden waste not collected | No subscription, wrong material, wrong bin or service running later than usual. | Check garden waste subscription and official guidance. |
Missed Bin Diagnosis Tool: report, wait, sort or recheck?
This tool helps residents avoid weak missed-bin reports by matching the issue to the next useful action.
Choose the likely issue
Result: Select a situation to get the next step.
Reporting rule
Report only if the bin was out by 6:30am, no explanatory label was left, the correct container was used and you are within two days of the collection date.
Guildford garden waste collection: 2026/27 cost, accepted items and subscription rules
Guildford garden waste is a chargeable kerbside collection scheme. For 2026/27, the official page lists the price as £75 per bin.
2026/27 price
Garden waste collection costs £75 per bin for 2026/27.
Accepted items
Grass cuttings, garden prunings, hedge trimmings, leaves, small twigs, woody waste, dead plants, weeds and branches up to 7.5cm diameter.
Not accepted
Flower pots, seed trays, soil, turf, rocks, stones, pebbles, pet bedding, kitchen/food waste, timber, large branches, household waste or metal objects.
Delivery timing
Orders between 1 January and 28 February are delivered in March. Orders after 1 March should arrive within four weeks; use the support form if not received.
Garden waste cost calculator
Result: Choose bins to calculate the full-year cost.
Compost alternative
If you do not want the paid service and cannot take waste to the tip, Guildford encourages home composting and links to Surrey Environment Partnership composting advice.
Guildford bulky waste collection: price, reuse, exclusions and collection-point rules
Bulky waste covers items too large for normal bin collection, such as household appliances, white goods and furniture. Guildford works with Surrey Reuse Network and Furniture Helpline to recycle and reuse bulky waste where possible.
| Bulky waste point | Official rule | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Prices start at £49. | Check current Furniture Helpline booking price before paying. |
| Discounts | Discounts are available for residents receiving means-tested benefits. | Ask before booking if you may qualify. |
| Large items | Large items such as American-style fridge freezers count as two items. | Describe items accurately on the form. |
| More than ten items | Collectors arrange a check and quote. | Do not assume the standard price covers a house clearance. |
| Collection location | Items must be at a pre-arranged location outside, at the boundary and visible from the road. | Collectors do not pick up from inside a property, garage or outbuilding. |
Not collected
Asbestos, builder’s rubble, fluorescent tubes, garden waste, oil tanks, car batteries, many liquids including paint pots, sheet glass, sheet plastic, full-size snooker/pool/billiard tables, large organs and pianos.
No email?
If you do not have an email address, the official bulky waste page says you can call 01420 489000 and leave a voicemail.
Prepare items
Some items need preparation, such as emptying fuel and oil from petrol mowers before collection.
Guildford replacement bins, smaller/larger bins, extra bins and food caddy collection points
Guildford can replace garden waste bins, green recycling bins and black refuse bins if damaged, lost or stolen. Some fees apply.
| Need | Official rule / fee | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Garden waste bin replacement | £37 replacement fee listed. | Use MyGuildford replacement bin form. |
| Black refuse bin replacement | £37 replacement fee listed. | Use MyGuildford replacement bin form. |
| Green recycling bin replacement | May have a fee depending on your circumstances. | Check official form before submitting. |
| Delivery aim | Council aims to deliver replacement bins within four weeks after form submission. | Allow enough time before chasing. |
| Food caddy | Do not order replacement food caddy; collect one from listed locations. | Check official food caddy collection point page. |
| Different size or additional bin | Separate smaller/larger/additional bin routes exist. | Use official rubbish and recycling hub links. |
Assisted collections and medical waste requests in Guildford
Some residents cannot safely move bins to the collection point. Guildford offers an assisted collection route where residents meet the criteria.
| Need | Who / what qualifies | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted collection | Residents who find it hard to put bins out, for example because of medical reasons. | Apply using the official assisted collection form. |
| Living situation | You need to be living alone or have no carers. If you live with someone who can help, they should put bins out. | Explain your difficulty clearly in the application. |
| Medical waste | Medical waste collection is a separate request route from ordinary bin collection. | Use the official request a medical waste collection route. |
Slyfield Community Recycling Centre: Guildford tip, address, proof of Surrey residency and what to check
Slyfield Community Recycling Centre accepts the widest range of materials in the borough. It is managed by Surrey County Council/SUEZ, not Guildford Borough Council.
Address
Slyfield Community Recycling Centre, Moorfield Road, Guildford, GU1 1RU.
Surrey resident proof
You need to prove you are a Surrey resident to use Slyfield Community Recycling Centre.
Phone
Guildford lists Slyfield Community Recycling Centre telephone number as 01483 532187.
Before travel
Check accepted waste, van/commercial trailer permit rules, business waste rules and opening hours on the official site.
Official Guildford Borough Council bin collection links
Use these official links for live actions. This guide explains the process, but official pages control calendars, reports, payments, bookings, forms and rules.
Service trust, review and complaint guidance
No fake ratings or testimonials are used on this page. Waste-service feedback is address-specific, so use the official MyGuildford route first.
For live collection issues
Use the missed-bin page and report within two days if the bin qualifies.
For sorting confusion
Use the official item search because Guildford’s green-bin rules include some plastics and carrier bags that may vary in other councils.
For repeated problems
Keep a log: date, bin type, time placed out, photo, label/notice and whether neighbouring properties were collected.
Guildford Council bin collection FAQs
Use Guildford Borough Council’s official Find Your Bin Day page and the “Find my bin day” tool. Domestic residents can check collection dates online; commercial waste customers need to log in to MyGuildford.
Bins should be at the collection point, usually the edge of your property nearest the road, by 6:30am on collection day unless you have an assisted collection or special arrangement.
You must report a missed bin within two days of the collection date. If it has been more than two days, Guildford says you will need to wait until your next collection day.
The green recycling bin accepts paper, card, newspapers, magazines, glass bottles and jars, empty tins, cans, cartons, aerosol cans, clean foil and foil trays, plastic bottles, tubs, pots and trays, plastic carrier bags and plastic or metal lids, caps and bottle tops.
Black bags, expanded polystyrene, hard plastics, cling film, bubble wrap, food waste, crisp packets, sweet wrappers, textiles, nappies, drinking glasses, crockery, Pyrex, paint tins, garden waste, wood, general waste, batteries and vapes should not go in the green recycling bin.
The black refuse bin is for general waste that cannot go in the green bin. Do not put paint cans, gas canisters, asbestos, soil, rubble, building material, batteries, vapes or garden waste in it.
Food should go in the outdoor food caddy for collection. Guildford does not collect the silver indoor food waste caddy. Food waste includes meat, fish, bones, dairy, fruit, vegetables, bread, rice, pasta, beans, leftovers, tea bags and coffee grounds.
Guildford lists the garden waste kerbside collection scheme at £75 per bin for 2026/27. Check the official page before paying because future charges can change.
Guildford’s bulky waste prices start at £49, with discounts available for residents receiving means-tested benefits. Large items such as American-style fridge freezers count as two items, and more than ten items require a quote.
Slyfield Community Recycling Centre is at Moorfield Road, Guildford, GU1 1RU. You need to prove you are a Surrey resident to use it. Check Surrey County Council/SUEZ rules for accepted waste, permits, business waste and opening hours before travelling.