Stroud Council Bin Collection: Schedule, Dates & Calendar
Use this Stroud District Council bins guide to check your rubbish and recycling dates, download your calendar, understand grey wheelie bin rules, green recycling bin and box sorting, weekly food waste, brown garden waste subscription, missed bins, bulky waste and local household recycling centres.
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How to check Stroud District Council bin collection dates
Use Stroud District Council’s My House lookup to see your next rubbish collection date, next recycling collection date, weekly food waste collection, garden waste collection and printable colour calendar. Put rubbish and recycling out by 6am on your collection day, because collections start from 6am.
Official source verification for Stroud District Council bins
This is an independent resident guide for Stroud District Council bin collection users. It is not the official council website and does not replace live council forms, calendars, payments or service updates.
My House calendar checked
The My House page shows next rubbish, recycling, food waste and garden waste collection dates plus colour and accessible/printable calendars.
Collection time checked
Stroud states rubbish and recycling should be placed at the property boundary and clearly visible by 6am on collection day.
Recycling rule checked
Green wheelie bin or bag is for mixed recycling such as plastics, cans, cartons and glass; the recycling box is for paper and cardboard.
Live actions linked
Use official pages before reporting missed bins, booking bulky waste, paying for garden waste, requesting assisted collection or visiting a tip.
Last checked: 15 June 2026. Live council pages can change without notice, so use the official links before making a report, payment, booking or recycling centre trip.
3-minute Stroud bin setup for houses, flats, sacks-only homes and shared properties
Do this once. It prevents most wrong-week, wrong-container, late-presentation and missed-bin problems.
Open My House
Search your property on Stroud District Council’s My House page. This is the safest way to confirm your current rubbish, recycling, food and garden dates.
Download or refresh the calendar
Use the colour calendar or accessible/printable calendar. If the page says refresh your browser for the latest version, do that before printing.
Save the 6am rule
Put containers at the boundary of your property, as close as possible to the highway, clearly visible and out by 6am.
Separate recycling properly
Use the green bin/bag for plastics, cartons, tins, cans, foil and glass; use the recycling box for paper and cardboard.
Share a household note
For flats, lodgers, students or families, write a simple weekly note: grey waste, green recycling, food caddy, brown garden waste or tip trip.
Stroud bin calendar: My House lookup, printable calendar and collection-date changes
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| Resident need | What to do | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Find next collection day | Use the My House property lookup. | Check rubbish, recycling, food waste and garden waste separately. |
| Download calendar | Use the colour calendar or accessible/printable calendar. | Refresh the page if prompted so you get the latest calendar version. |
| Bank holiday check | Recheck My House and service updates. | Most dates may be normal, but Christmas/New Year can change. |
| Bad weather | Check council service updates. | Unless instructed otherwise, leave bins/containers out and crews will collect when safe. |
| Garden waste dates | Check after subscribing. | Garden dates vary by location and depend on your subscribed service route. |
Stroud 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 Stroud My House calendar.
My next Stroud bin reminder
First check My House. Then save your next collection note here so the household knows what to put out.
No reminder saved yet. Check My House, then save your next bin note here.
Tonight’s Stroud bin checklist
Best use: bookmark this page and share it with family, housemates, landlords or tenants.
Stroud item route helper: grey bin, green bin, recycling box, food caddy, garden bin or tip?
Use this quick helper for common Stroud disposal routes. It is not a full official database, but it prevents the most common green-bin and recycling-box mistakes.
Choose an item
Result: Select an item to see the likely Stroud route.
Hard rule for Stroud recycling
From the updated carton guidance, food and drink cartons belong in the green wheelie bin or recycling bag with plastics, cans, foil and glass. Paper and cardboard belong in the recycling box.
Stroud bin types: grey wheelie bin, green wheelie bin, recycling box, food caddy and brown garden bin
Stroud’s system is simple once you separate “mixed recycling” from “paper/card” and keep non-recyclable waste in the grey bin only.
| Container | Use for | Collection pattern / key rule |
|---|---|---|
| Grey wheelie bin | Non-recyclable household waste only, such as cling film, bubble wrap, crisp packets, nappies, sanitary products, bagged pet waste and vacuum cleaner dust. | Collected every two weeks on the opposite week to recycling. Lid must be closed and side waste is not taken. |
| Green wheelie bin or recycling bag | Mixed recycling: plastic bottles, tubs, trays, punnets, tins, cans, aerosols, foil, glass bottles/jars and food/drink cartons. | Collected every two weeks. Put items loose, not in plastic bags. |
| Green recycling box | Paper and cardboard only. | Large cardboard should be folded or cut to fit and placed with/under the recycling box as instructed. |
| Grey food waste bin and kitchen caddy | All cooked/raw food, meat and fish bones, pet food, tea bags, coffee grounds and plate scrapings. | Collected weekly on the same day as refuse or recycling. |
| Brown garden waste bin | Subscribed garden waste such as grass, hedge cuttings, bark, cut flowers, leaves, twigs and small branches. | Chargeable fortnightly service from February to November. |
Stroud recycling collection: what goes in the green wheelie bin, bag and recycling box?
People searching “Stroud recycling collection” or “what goes in my green bin Stroud” need item-level answers, not a generic recycling slogan.
| Item | Stroud route | Resident caution |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic bottles and lids, pots, tubs, trays and punnets | Green wheelie bin or recycling bag. | No need to crush bottles; rinse if dirty. |
| Tins, cans, aerosols, foil trays and clean foil | Green wheelie bin or recycling bag. | Rinse cans first and do not crush them. |
| Food and drinks cartons / Tetra Paks | Green wheelie bin or recycling bag. | Stroud moved cartons to the green bin/bag route from July 2025. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Green wheelie bin or recycling bag. | Do not include Pyrex, window glass, mirror glass, light bulbs or drinking glasses. |
| Paper, magazines, catalogues, envelopes and cardboard | Green recycling box. | Avoid foil, synthetic or glittered wrapping paper, tissue and kitchen roll. |
| Carrier bags, cling film, crisp packets and plastic wrappers | Grey wheelie bin unless another specialist route exists. | Do not put these in the green recycling bin/bag. |
| Batteries and vapes | Weekly collection alongside food waste, following official presentation rules. | Do not put batteries or vapes inside food, recycling or grey bins. |
Contamination fix: put all green-bin items loose. Do not use plastic bags inside the green recycling bin, bag or box.
Stroud food waste collection: grey food bin, kitchen caddy and weekly collection
Food waste is collected once a week on the same day as your refuse or recycling. You should use the kitchen caddy indoors and empty it into the larger grey food waste bin.
Accepted food waste
All cooked and raw food, meat and fish bones, pet food, tea bags and coffee grounds.
Accepted liners
Stroud says you can use plastic bags, bin liners, biodegradable bags or newspaper to line the caddy/food waste bin if you wish.
Batteries and vapes
Small batteries and vapes can be collected weekly alongside food waste, but they must not go inside the food waste bin.
Do not add
Food packaging, animal waste, pet bedding, nappies and garden waste do not belong in the food waste bin.
Stroud missed bin collection: check before reporting
A missed bin is not always a council error. Check your collection day, service updates, placement, 6am timing, bad weather and whether the wrong material was presented.
| Problem | Likely reason | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Bin still full | Wrong day or wrong calendar version. | Check My House and refresh/download the latest calendar. |
| Bin not out by 6am | Collections start from 6am. | Set a night-before reminder and present earlier next time. |
| Bin not at boundary | Crews may not see or access it. | Place at the edge of the property, as close as possible to the highway. |
| Grey bin lid open or side waste | Grey bin rubbish must fit inside with lid closed; side waste is not taken. | Remove extra waste or use bulky/HRC routes. |
| Recycling not collected | Wrong items, bagged recycling or paper/card mixed incorrectly. | Use the recycling table and put items in correct container. |
| Snow or ice | Bad weather can make it unsafe for crews. | Leave containers out unless instructed otherwise. |
| Report timing | Missed bins must be reported within 2 days of scheduled collection. | Use the official missed-bin form quickly once checks are complete. |
Missed Bin Diagnosis Tool: report, wait, fix or recheck?
This tool helps residents avoid weak missed-bin reports. It gives a practical next step before using the official form.
Choose the likely issue
Result: Select a situation to get the next step.
Reporting rule
Use the official missed-bin form after checking service updates, My House date, 6am presentation, correct location, side waste and container contents.
Stroud garden waste collection: 2026 licence, brown bin cost, compostable sacks and rules
Garden waste is an optional paid service. A chargeable fortnightly service runs from February to November, and residents should check whether their property uses the brown bin service or compostable sack service.
2026 licence
The 2026 garden waste licence is listed at £58.50 and is valid February to November 2026 inclusive.
New customer bin fee
New customers needing a brown garden waste bin pay a one-off £20 bin cost, making the first-year total £78.50.
No part-year discount
Applications are charged at the full licence price no matter when during the year you subscribe, and there are no refunds if you withdraw.
No kitchen waste
Kitchen waste, pet waste, refuse sacks and large amounts of soil must not go in the brown garden waste bin or bag.
| Accepted in brown garden waste bin | Not accepted | Resident note |
|---|---|---|
| Grass, hedge cuttings, leaves, bark | Kitchen waste and pet waste. | Food waste has its own grey food bin route. |
| Cut flowers, house plants, weeds | Refuse sacks, carrier bags or bagged garden waste. | Do not put any type of carrier bag or sack in the garden waste bin/bag. |
| Twigs, small branches up to 10cm diameter, untreated sawdust | Large amounts of soil, rubble, builders’ waste. | A small amount of soil on roots is okay; large amounts make bins too heavy. |
Stroud bulky waste collection: cost, discount, access and items not collected
Bulky waste collection is for rubbish too large for your bin, such as furniture, white goods and other large household items. Reuse, repair or recycling centre routes should be checked first.
| Bulky waste option | Official listed rule | Resident caution |
|---|---|---|
| Standard charge | £25 for up to 3 items. | Payment is made at booking and is non-refundable once received. |
| More than 3 items | Additional items cost £5 per item. | Check the booking form and item list before paying. |
| Eligible support rate | Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit residents can book up to 3 items for £5 total, with extra items £5 each. | Benefit claim reference is needed to apply the discount. |
| Access rule | Collections can only be made where a 3.5 tonne vehicle can access the property. | Ask the council before booking if access is tight or rural. |
| Not collected examples | Builders waste, DIY waste, sheds, fencing, bathroom suites, asbestos, gas bottles, commercial fridges/cookers, garden waste and car parts. | Use HRC, specialist disposal or licensed carrier routes. |
Stroud assisted bin collections: help if you cannot put bins out
Assisted bin collections are available if you cannot put your bins out due to ill health or disability and no one else can help.
Who it helps
Residents who cannot present bins because of ill health or disability and have no one else able to help.
How to apply
Complete the online assisted collection form or phone Stroud District Council on 01453 766321.
What happens next
The council contacts the resident to arrange a visit to review and discuss the request.
Stroud recycling centres and tips: Pyke Quarry, Hempsted and Fosse Cross
Household Recycling Centres are managed through Gloucestershire recycling services. All trips need to be booked in advance, including car, van, pick-up and large trailer visits.
Pyke Quarry, Horsley
Pyke Quarry, near Horsley, Stroud GL6 0QA. The site is the nearest listed recycling centre for many Stroud district residents.
Hempsted
Hempsted Lane, Hempsted, Gloucester GL2 6HS. Another Gloucestershire household recycling centre option.
Fosse Cross
Near Cirencester off the A429, Gloucestershire GL54 4NW. Useful for some parts of the district depending on location.
Book before travelling
All HRC trips need advance booking. HRCs are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
| Before you go | Why it matters | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Every household recycling centre visit must be booked. | Use Gloucestershire Recycles booking before loading your car. |
| Van/trailer rules | Vans, pick-ups and large trailers need advance booking and may have extra rules. | Check vehicle rules before travelling. |
| Special items | Cooking oils, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, gas bottles, car batteries, chemicals and paint may need specific handling. | Check accepted items on Gloucestershire Recycles. |
Official Stroud District Council bin collection links
Use these official links for live actions. This guide explains the process, but official pages control calendars, reports, payments, bookings and service rules.
Service trust, reviews and complaint guidance
No fake ratings or testimonials are used on this page. Waste-service feedback is local and case-specific, so use the correct official route rather than relying on social media comments.
For live service issues
Use the official missed-bin, garden waste, bulky waste, assisted collection or recycling centre pages first. These routes create the right service record.
For repeated problems
Keep a simple log: date, collection type, time containers were put out, location and whether neighbours were collected.
For shared properties
Landlords, tenants and flat managers should agree who checks My House and who presents containers by 6am.
Stroud District Council bin collection FAQs
Use Stroud District Council’s My House page to see your next rubbish, recycling, food waste and garden waste collection dates. You can also download the colour calendar or accessible/printable calendar.
Bins and recycling containers should be placed at the boundary of your property, clearly visible and out by 6am on collection day.
The grey wheelie bin for non-recyclable waste is collected every two weeks on the opposite week to recycling. All rubbish must fit inside with the lid closed, and side waste is not collected.
The green wheelie bin or recycling bag is for mixed recycling such as plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, tins, cans, aerosols, foil, glass bottles and jars, and food/drink cartons.
The recycling box is for paper and cardboard only. Large cardboard should be folded or cut to the approximate size of the recycling box and placed correctly for collection.
Food waste is collected weekly in the grey food bin on the same day as refuse or recycling. Use the smaller kitchen caddy indoors, then empty it into the larger food waste bin.
The 2026 garden waste licence is listed at £58.50, valid February to November 2026. New customers needing a brown garden waste bin also pay a one-off £20 bin cost.
Report a missed bin online if it was due that day, placed correctly, out by 6am and not collected. Missed bins should be reported within 2 days of the scheduled collection.
Stroud lists bulky waste collection at £25 for up to 3 items, with additional items at £5 each. Eligible residents receiving Council Tax Support or Housing Benefit can book up to 3 items for £5 total.
The three nearest listed Household Recycling Centres are Pyke Quarry near Horsley, Hempsted near Gloucester and Fosse Cross near Cirencester. All trips need to be booked in advance through Gloucestershire Recycles.