Chichester Council Bin Days & Collection Schedule 2026 Guide
Use this Chichester Council bin collection guide to check your bin day, understand black general waste, burgundy recycling, weekly food waste, green garden recycling, missed bin rules, bulky waste charges, replacement bin prices and West Sussex recycling centre booking.
What do you need today?
Choose the resident action first. This page is built for practical use: check a bin day, fix a missed collection, sort recycling, handle food waste, book bulky waste or plan a recycling-centre trip.
How to check Chichester Council bin collection days
Open Chichester District Council’s official “Check your bin day” page, enter your postcode, select your address and check the next collection dates for food waste, recycling, general waste and garden waste if you subscribe. You can also use the Chichester District Council app for bin collection days, reminders and recycling information.
Official source verification for Chichester Council bin collection
This is an independent resident guide for Chichester District Council bin collection users. It is not the official council website, and it does not replace live council forms, calendars, payments or service updates.
Calendar checked
Chichester’s official page uses a postcode search to show collection days. Garden recycling dates appear only where there is a valid subscription.
Collection pattern checked
The district operates weekly food waste collection and alternate weekly general waste and recycling collection for most properties.
Bin colours checked
Most properties use a black bin for general waste, a burgundy bin for recycling, grey/orange food waste containers and a green garden recycling bin if subscribed.
Live actions linked
Use official pages before reporting a missed bin, booking bulky waste, paying for garden recycling or buying replacement bins.
Last checked: 15 June 2026. Live fees, collection rules, app links and delivery times can change, so use the official links before making a report, payment, booking or trip.
3-minute Chichester bin setup for residents, tenants, flats and rural properties
Do this once to avoid most wrong-day, missed-bin and contamination problems.
Open the official calendar
Use the postcode search on Chichester District Council’s check-your-bin-day page and select the exact property.
Record each collection stream
Save dates for weekly food waste, burgundy recycling, black general waste and green garden recycling if subscribed.
Set a 6am rule
Put food waste, general waste, recycling and garden bins at the correct collection point by 6am on collection day.
Download the council app
The Chichester District Council app can show bin collection days, reminders and recycling guidance.
Share the household note
For families, carers, tenants, flats or HMOs, share a simple note: “This week: black / burgundy / food / garden — out by 6am.”
Chichester bin collection calendar: postcode lookup, app reminders and garden waste dates
People searching “Chichester council bin collection”, “Chichester bin days”, “what bin is it this week Chichester” or “Chichester waste collection calendar” should use the official postcode lookup first.
| User intent | Practical answer | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Check bin day | Use the official postcode search and select your address. | This is the final source for live collection dates. |
| Get reminders | Use the Chichester District Council app or save the date in your own calendar. | The app also helps with recycling information. |
| Food waste day | Check the food waste collection date separately. | Food waste is collected weekly and may vary from other waste dates. |
| Garden waste date | Check after subscribing to the garden recycling service. | Garden recycling dates appear only when a valid subscription is active. |
| Bank holiday changes | Recheck the council calendar and app. | Do not rely on old screenshots around festive periods. |
Chichester 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 Chichester bin day calendar.
My next Chichester bin reminder
First check the official postcode calendar. Then save your next collection note here.
No reminder saved yet. Check the official calendar, then save your next bin note here.
Tonight’s Chichester bin checklist
Chichester item route helper: black bin, burgundy recycling, food bin, garden bin or recycling centre?
Use this quick helper for common Chichester waste items. It covers the practical search intent behind “what can I put in my Chichester bin?”
Choose an item
Result: Select an item to see the likely Chichester route.
Hard rule for burgundy recycling
Items in the burgundy recycling bin should be clean, dry and loose. Do not bag ordinary recycling inside plastic bags.
Chichester bin types: black, burgundy, green and food waste containers
Most properties use two wheeled bins, plus food waste containers. Garden recycling is chargeable and uses a green wheeled bin.
| Container | Use for | Collection pattern / key rule |
|---|---|---|
| Black bin | Residual/general waste that cannot be recycled. | Collected alternate weekly for most properties. Extra waste must use council biodegradable excess sacks. |
| Burgundy bin | Clean, dry and loose recycling: paper, card, plastic containers, glass bottles/jars, foil, cans, aerosols and cartons. | Collected alternate weekly. Extra recycling can be placed in a loosely tied black sack next to the burgundy bin. |
| Grey/orange food waste containers | Food waste in a kitchen caddy and outside food waste bin. | Collected weekly. Put outside food waste bin out by 6am, handle locked and visible from the road. |
| Green garden recycling bin | Subscribed garden waste such as grass cuttings, weeds, leaves, hedge cuttings, tree/shrub cuttings, plants and flowers. | Chargeable service, collected every two weeks from outside the property boundary. |
Chichester burgundy recycling bin: what goes in and what stays out?
The burgundy bin is for recyclable waste. All recycling should be clean, dry and loose.
| Item group | Yes please | No thanks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper and cardboard | Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, greetings cards, envelopes, cereal boxes, egg boxes, wrapping paper if scrunchable and cardboard boxes. | Shredded paper, paper towels and tissues. |
| Plastic bottles and containers | Plastic bottles, pots, tubs, fruit/meat trays, moulded packaging, toothpaste tubes and bottle tops reattached. | Plastic bags, wrap, film, crisp packets, sweet wrappers, plant pots, seed trays, polystyrene, toys and garden plastics. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Wine bottles, beer bottles, perfume bottles, jam jars, sauce jars, coffee jars and lids removed. | Pyrex, drinking glasses, crockery, window/mirror glass, ceramics, vases, paperweights and spectacles. |
| Foil and containers | Aluminium foil scrunched into a ball, clean foil trays and foil-based blister packs. | Crisp packets, pet food pouches, polystyrene and dirty foil. |
| Cans and aerosols | Food cans, drink cans, pet food cans, biscuit tins, sweet tins and empty aerosols. | Paint tins, saucepans, electrical items, batteries, gas canisters and garden tools. |
| Cartons | Tetra Pak, milk cartons, juice cartons, custard cartons, soup cartons and other cardboard cartons. | Cartons with food or liquid left inside. |
Extra recycling: Chichester can collect extra recycling if it is loosely tied in a black sack next to the burgundy bin on the scheduled collection day. Wet recycling or sacks placed unclearly may not be collected.
Chichester food waste collection: kitchen caddy, liners, outside bin and weekly schedule
Food waste collections have been rolled out across the district. Food waste is collected weekly and does not replace the normal alternate weekly waste and recycling collections.
What you receive
A kitchen caddy, a roll of liners, instructions and an outside food waste bin about the size of adult wellington boots.
How to use it
Line the kitchen caddy with a compostable liner or newspaper, tie/wrap it securely, then place it in the outside food waste bin.
Collection rule
Food waste is collected every week. Put the outside bin out by 6am with the handle locked and clearly visible from the road.
House number tip
Put your house name or number on the food waste bin so crews can return it to the right property.
Missed food waste note: the council asks residents affected by missed food waste collections during the rollout to wait until the next scheduled collection day.
Chichester missed bin collection: report within 24 hours and check the 6am rule
A missed collection is not always a council error. Use this checklist before reporting.
| Problem | Likely reason | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Bin not out by 6am | Crew may have already passed. | Do not treat it as a valid missed collection; set a night-before reminder. |
| Wrong collection point | Food, general and recycling bins should be just inside the property boundary nearest the highway; garden bin should be outside boundary and visible. | Move to correct point next time. |
| Wrong items in bin | Unaccepted items or contamination. | Remove incorrect items and check bin rules. |
| More than 24 hours passed | Council only accepts missed-bin reports within 24 hours of scheduled collection. | Wait for next scheduled collection or contact the council if exceptional. |
| Reported valid missed bin | If bin was in right place at right time, council investigates. | If eligible, the council says it will return within seven days. |
Missed Bin Diagnosis Tool: report, wait, fix or recheck?
This tool helps residents avoid weak missed-bin reports.
Choose the likely issue
Result: Select a situation to get the next step.
Reporting rule
Use the official missed-bin form within 24 hours only after checking the calendar, 6am presentation, collection point and bin contents.
Chichester garden recycling service: green bin, £78 yearly charge and fortnightly collection
The green garden recycling bin is a chargeable subscription service. It is collected every two weeks from outside your property boundary.
Annual cost
The service cost is listed as £78.00 per year and includes a green bin.
Collection frequency
Garden waste is collected every two weeks and locally recycled into compost.
Dates after delivery
Garden collection dates appear in the bin day search after you subscribe and after your green bin has been delivered.
Extra garden bins
Existing garden recycling customers who want extra bins are told to phone 01243 534619.
| Yes please | No thanks | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Grass cuttings, weeds and leaves | Food waste, fruit/vegetable peelings and general waste. | Food waste belongs in the food waste collection. |
| Hedge cuttings and shrub cuttings | Wood or branches thicker than 100mm / 4 inches or bigger than your wrist. | Oversized material can stop collection. |
| Plants and flowers | Soil, compost, moss, concrete, stones and rubble. | Heavy material should not go in the garden bin. |
| Loose garden waste | Plastic bags, biodegradable bags, flower pots, ash, cat litter and animal waste. | Garden waste should be loose in the bin. |
Chichester bulky household waste collection: prices, item limits and booking rules
Use bulky household waste collection for large domestic items such as sofas, beds, mattresses, fridges and cookers when reuse or recycling centre options are not suitable.
| Bulky waste point | Chichester rule | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36 for the first item and £20 for each additional item. | Check live page before booking in case charges change. |
| Item limit | Up to eight items can be collected from domestic properties. | Group items into one booking where possible. |
| Collection point | Items must be outside the building but within the property boundary or communal area by 6am. | Crews cannot enter a property to remove items. |
| Business waste | The service is for household waste only, not business waste. | Use the business waste route if the item is from a business. |
| Reuse first | Usable furniture may be donated or reused. | Check charities and reuse options before paying for disposal. |
Chichester replacement bins and new bin costs
For individual properties, Chichester District Council charges for new or replacement bins, with a low-income passported-benefit discount where eligible.
| Bin size | Standard cost | 20% discounted cost |
|---|---|---|
| 140 litre suitable for 1–2 people | £41.80 | £33.40 |
| 240 litre standard bin | £45.90 | £36.70 |
| 360 litre for 5 or more people and only by prior arrangement for general waste bins | £72.40 | £57.90 |
Delivery included
Listed bin prices include delivery.
Delivery aim
If eligible for a new bin, the council aims to deliver it within 5 to 10 working days.
Collection damage
If a wheeled bin is damaged by the collection operation and not due to wear and tear, it can be replaced free of charge.
Communal bins
Communal-area bins are the responsibility of the resident association, management company or equivalent party.
Chichester extra general waste and extra recycling rules
Do not put random bags beside bins. Chichester has separate rules for extra general waste and extra recycling.
| Extra material | Accepted route | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Extra general waste | Biodegradable council excess waste sack. | Council sacks cost £1.25 each and should be placed next to the black bin on general waste collection day. |
| Other bags around black bin | Not collected. | Waste in ordinary bags around the bin will not be taken. |
| Extra recycling | Loosely tied black sack next to the burgundy bin. | Must be dry and clearly presented next to the recycling bin. |
| Wet recycling or unclear sack placement | May be refused. | Keep recycling clean, dry and loose wherever possible. |
Excess sack locations: the council lists East Pallant House in Chichester, Selsey Town Council and The Grange in Midhurst as places where council excess waste sacks can be purchased.
Assisted bin collection and household clinical waste in Chichester
Some residents need help moving bins or handling clinical waste. These are separate from ordinary missed-bin or replacement-bin requests.
Assisted collection
Available where no one at the property is physically able to move bins, for example because they are elderly, disabled or find it hard to move bins to the collection point.
Clinical waste
Medisort Healthcare Waste and Solutions provides a free clinical waste collection service for domestic properties on behalf of the council.
Clinical schedule
Clinical waste collections can be weekly, monthly or when necessary depending on the case.
Business clinical waste
The clinical waste service is available to businesses for a fee, not as ordinary household waste.
Chichester Recycling Centre: Coach Road, Westhampnett booking and opening times
Chichester Recycling Centre is run by West Sussex County Council, not Chichester District Council. You must book a slot before visiting the site.
Address
Chichester Recycling Centre, Coach Road, Westhampnett, PO18 0NX.
Booking required
West Sussex says you must book a slot before visiting Chichester Recycling Centre.
Summer hours
Between 1 April and 30 September, Chichester is listed as open 9am to 6pm every day.
Winter hours
Between 1 October and 31 March, recycling centres are listed as open until 4pm. Check the live page before travelling.
Selsey and The Witterings mobile recycling service
For residents searching near Selsey or The Witterings, West Sussex also lists a mobile recycling service on a fortnightly Thursday basis from 8.15am to 3pm, with no appointment needed. Always check the live mobile-centre page before travelling.
Official Chichester 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.
Related council bin guides
Use this page as the Chichester hub, then add local or nearby guides as your site grows.
Suggested future guides as plain text: West Sussex bin collection, Arun bin collection, Horsham bin collection, Chichester Recycling Centre booking, Selsey recycling centre mobile service, Bognor Regis recycling centre, Chichester bulky waste collection.
Service trust, reviews and complaint guidance
No fake ratings or testimonials are used on this page. Waste-service issues are address-specific, so use the correct official form rather than relying only on comments or social posts.
For live service issues
Use the missed-bin, bulky waste, garden recycling, food waste delivery issue or replacement-bin pages first.
For repeated missed collections
Keep a log: bin type, date, time presented, collection point, photo, contamination note and council response.
For flats and communal areas
Ask your management company or residents’ association about correct bin sizes, access and responsibility.
Chichester Council bin collection FAQs
Use Chichester District Council’s official “Check your bin day” page, enter your postcode, select your address and view the collection dates for food waste, recycling, general waste and garden waste if subscribed.
Most properties use a black bin for residual waste, a burgundy bin for recycling, grey/orange food waste containers and a green garden recycling bin if subscribed.
Food waste is collected weekly. General waste and recycling are collected on an alternate weekly basis for most properties. Garden recycling is collected every two weeks if subscribed.
Bins and food waste containers should be presented by 6am on collection day. Food, general waste and recycling bins should be just inside the property boundary nearest the highway; garden bins should be outside the property boundary and clearly visible.
You can report a missed bin up to 24 hours after the scheduled collection. The council will not return if the bin was not presented by 6am, was at the wrong point, contained unacceptable items or the report is late.
The burgundy bin is for clean, dry and loose recycling including paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, foil, cans, aerosols and cartons. Plastic bags, films, crisp packets, dirty foil, batteries and electricals should not go in it.
Residents receive a kitchen caddy, liners, instructions and an outside food waste bin. Food waste is collected weekly. Put the outside food waste bin out by 6am with the handle locked and clearly visible from the road.
The garden recycling service is listed at £78.00 per year, including a green bin. It is collected every two weeks from outside the property boundary. Check the official page before paying because fees can change.
Chichester lists bulky household waste collection at £36 for the first item and £20 for each additional item, with up to eight items from domestic properties. Items must be outside by 6am but within the property boundary or communal area.
Chichester Recycling Centre is at Coach Road, Westhampnett, PO18 0NX. It is run by West Sussex County Council and you must book a slot before visiting.