Find Your Bin Day, Calendar Area and Missed-Collection Fix
Use this practical Havant bin guide to check your rubbish and recycling dates, pick the right North or South calendar, and avoid the small mistakes that stop crews returning for a missed bin.
It covers black-lidded refuse bins, green-lidded recycling bins, food waste caddies, garden waste subscriptions, bulky waste, replacement bins, assisted collections and Havant HWRC planning.
Quick answer: Havant Borough Council collects rubbish one week and recycling the next from wheeled bins. Put the correct bin out with the lid flat and closed by 7am, then use the official online calendar or 2026 North/South PDF only after confirming your exact property.
The customer portal is the best place to check scheduled collections, rescheduled collections, delays, garden waste subscription dates and missed-bin reporting. The PDFs are useful for planning, but they show week commencing dates, not always your exact street collection day.
Official Source Check: What This Havant Guide Uses
This page is built from Havant Borough Council’s live bin collection pages, the 2026 North and South waste calendar PDFs, the 2026/27 garden waste calendar and terms PDF, recycling guidance, food waste pages, bulky waste guidance, new-bin rules and Hampshire County Council’s Havant HWRC page.
Calendar source checked
Havant’s main bin page links to North and South 2026 PDFs and explains the alternate weekly rubbish and recycling collection system.
PDF details checked
The 2026 PDFs show North/South areas and week commencing dates. The garden waste PDF explains permit placement, accepted garden waste and the 4pm missed-bin deadline.
Weak SERP gap fixed
Many competing pages simply point to a bin checker. This guide explains what to do when the bin is missed, too heavy, contaminated, not out by 7am, or near an area boundary.
How to Check Your Havant Bin Collection Day by Postcode
Use the address-based calendar first. A nearby street, flat block, boundary road or new-build estate can have a different pickup day from the address you think matches.
Open the official bin calendar page
Start on Havant’s official bin collections overview page. Use the online calendar route, enter your postcode and select the exact address.
Check the collection type
Look separately for rubbish, recycling, garden waste and food waste. Food waste may be collected by a separate lorry even when it is on the same day.
Save your actual weekday
The PDF shows week commencing dates. Write your real collection weekday on your reminder after checking the postcode calendar.
Put bins out by 7am
Bins should be at the edge of your property with the lid flat and closed by 7am. If the bin is late, Havant says the crew will not return until your next scheduled collection.
Use the portal when something changes
The Havant customer portal can show whether your scheduled collection is not started, closed-complete, rescheduled or affected by a crew issue.
Havant North or South Area: Pick the Right 2026 Calendar
The official calendar map uses the A3(M), A27 and railway as visual reference lines. The North area mainly covers the Waterlooville side; the South area includes Havant, Emsworth, Langstone, Leigh Park, Bedhampton and Hayling Island areas.
Havant 2026 Calendar PDFs: North Area and South Area
The 2026 PDFs are best used as printable fridge planners. They should not replace the online address calendar because they show collection weeks and your exact weekday may vary.
North Area 2026 PDF
Use this if your address is around Waterlooville, Cowplain, Wecock Farm, Stakes, Purbrook, Crookhorn or Widley. The map shading shows North area differently from South area.
South Area 2026 PDF
Use this if your address is around Havant, Leigh Park, Emsworth, Warblington, Bedhampton, Langstone, Denvilles, Broadmarsh or Hayling Island.
Tonight’s Bin Planner: Save What Goes Out Next
This browser-only helper does not send data anywhere. Check the official calendar first, then save a local reminder for your household.
- Correct week checked: rubbish or recycling.
- Correct North/South PDF area confirmed if using a printed calendar.
- Bin out by 7am with lid flat and closed.
- No excess rubbish left beside or on top of the bin.
- Recycling is clean, dry and loose.
- Garden waste bin has an active subscription and visible sticker.
Havant Rubbish and Recycling System: What Goes Out Each Week?
Havant’s normal household collection is easier when you separate each service. Rubbish and recycling alternate weekly, garden waste is opt-in and fortnightly, and food waste is being introduced weekly in phases.
| Service | Container | Collection pattern | Resident action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household rubbish | 240 litre black-lidded refuse bin | Alternate weekly kerbside collection. | Use for non-recyclable household waste only. Excess rubbish beside or on top of the bin will not be collected. |
| Household recycling | 240 litre green-lidded recycling bin | Alternate weekly kerbside collection. | Use for clean, dry, loose accepted recycling. Do not put glass in the home recycling bin. |
| Garden waste | Brown wheeled bin, 240 litre or 140 litre | Every two weeks, except the Christmas and New Year suspension. | Subscribe, wait for confirmation and display the sticker clearly on the handle side. |
| Food waste | Kitchen caddy and outdoor food waste bin | Weekly where the service has started. | Use food waste caddies only if your property has been included in the rollout or pilot area. |
| Bulky waste | Outside household item collection | Booked paid collection. | Book first, put items outside by 7am and keep access clear. |
Green-Lidded Recycling Bin: What Havant Accepts at Home
The green-lidded recycling bin is not an “everything recyclable” bin. Havant says recycling must be clean, dry and loose, and contamination can spoil good material.
Yes: paper and card
Plain wrapping paper, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, computer paper, envelopes, catalogues, paper bags, cereal packets, food boxes, greeting cards and corrugated card.
Yes: plastic bottles
Food and drink bottles, detergent bottles, toiletries bottles, spray bottles with the spray gun left on, and plastic bottle tops.
Yes: tins, cans and aerosols
Food tins, pet food tins, drink cans, sweet tins, biscuit tins and empty food/deodorant/hairspray aerosols are accepted if clean and empty.
| Do not put in green-lidded bin | Why it fails | Better route |
|---|---|---|
| Glass bottles and jars | Havant says glass cannot go in the home recycling bin. | Use a borough glass recycling bank. |
| Plastic pots, tubs and trays | The local kerbside system does not currently process these in mixed recycling. | Use separate plastic recycling banks where suitable. |
| Plastic film, bags and wrapping | Soft plastics contaminate home recycling. | Use supermarket soft-plastic recycling where available. |
| Pizza boxes and food-soiled card | Food debris spoils paper and cardboard recycling. | Remove clean recyclable parts only; put dirty parts in rubbish. |
| Shredded paper, tissues, napkins and paper towels | These are not accepted in the Havant home recycling bin. | Use the correct non-recycling route. |
Food Waste Collections in Havant: 2026 Rollout and Caddy Rules
Weekly food waste collections started in areas of Havant Borough from April 2026 and are being introduced in phases. If your household is included, you should have received an introduction letter and caddies.
Food you can recycle
Bread, cakes, pastries, cheese, yoghurt, cooked and uncooked vegetables, peelings, fish, shellfish, fruit skins, egg shells, takeaways, meat and bones.
Small leftovers count
Pet food, plate scrapings, rice, pasta, beans, solid fats, tea bags and coffee grounds can go in the food waste caddy.
Do not add anything else
Havant says if you put anything else in the food waste caddy, it will not be collected. Keep packaging, glass, liquids and garden waste out.
Havant Garden Waste Collection: Subscription, Cost and Sticker Rules
Garden waste is an optional paid service. It is not part of the normal rubbish and recycling alternate-week collection.
| Garden waste detail | Current Havant rule | Practical resident advice |
|---|---|---|
| Collection frequency | Every two weeks except Christmas and New Year suspension, totalling 25 collections per year. | Check your garden calendar before heavy grass cutting or hedge trimming. |
| Subscription year | Starts on 1 April, or from payment date if later, and ends on 31 March the following year. | Renew early to avoid the spring waiting period. |
| Standard bin cost | 1 x 240 litre wheeled bin: £92.48. | Best for regular grass, hedge and plant waste. |
| Smaller bin cost | 1 x 140 litre wheeled bin: £63.10. | Useful for smaller gardens or lighter seasonal garden waste. |
| Processing time | Havant aims to process subscriptions within 15 working days. | Do not expect immediate collection after payment. |
| Sticker rule | The valid permit sticker must be visible on the handle side of the Havant-issued bin. | Face the sticker outward when presenting the bin. |
Garden Waste PDF Rules Converted Into Plain English
The 2026/27 garden waste terms PDF is important because it explains the rules behind failed collections, refunds, stuck waste, adverse weather and what can go in the brown-lidded bin.
Accepted garden waste
Grass cuttings, hedge cuttings, small branches, leaves, weeds, real Christmas trees cut down to fit in the bin, prunings, and waste fruit or vegetables grown directly in your garden.
Not accepted
Soil, concrete, rubble, treated wood, vegetable peelings, food scraps, coal, ash, animal waste, commercial waste, general household waste and waste in plastic, biodegradable or compostable sacks.
| PDF rule | What it means at the kerb | How to avoid failure |
|---|---|---|
| Permit must be visible | No visible valid permit means the bin may not be collected. | Stick it on the handle side and face it outward. |
| Bin out by 7am | Late or inaccessible bins may not be collected. | Put the bin at the property boundary the night before where safe. |
| Lid closed, no side waste | Waste beside or on top of the bin will not be taken. | Do not overfill; book another route for excess. |
| Stuck or compacted waste | Crews will not manually release frozen, compacted or stuck material. | Keep wet grass loose and avoid packing the bin too tightly. |
| Annual renewal | If payment is not received, the subscription lapses and collections stop. | Renew before the expiry date if you want continuous service. |
Missed Bin in Havant: Report It Correctly or Wait for the Next Collection
A missed bin is not always a collection failure. The portal status matters, and Havant has a strict deadline for reporting.
| Missed-bin rule | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Report deadline | Report a missed bin by 4pm the following working day of the scheduled collection. | Use the portal quickly. Do not wait several days. |
| Valid missed bin | If the portal says closed-complete and no crew issue is logged, you can report “bin not emptied”. | Leave the bin presented; crews aim to return within two working days. |
| Not started | If the portal says not started, the collection has not yet been attempted. | Check the portal later rather than reporting immediately. |
| Tagged bin | If the bin is too heavy or contaminated, Havant will not return. | Fix the issue and wait until the next scheduled collection. |
| Not out by 7am | If the bin was not at the boundary on time, the crew will not return. | Set a night-before reminder and use HWRC only where appropriate. |
Extra Rubbish, Extra Recycling and Full Bins
Havant treats extra rubbish and extra recycling differently. This is one of the easiest places to get the rules wrong.
Extra rubbish
Excess rubbish left alongside the bin or on top will not be collected. It must wait for the next scheduled rubbish collection or go to a suitable disposal route.
Extra recycling
Excess recycling can be left in clear plastic sacks or a cardboard box next to your bin, but it must be clean and dry.
Larger households
If five or more permanent residents live at the property, or there are qualifying medical reasons, you may be eligible for additional waste capacity.
Need a New, Replacement or Additional Bin in Havant?
Havant says residents need to provide a 240 litre black-lidded refuse bin and a 240 litre green-lidded recycling bin for waste and recycling collection.
| Bin issue | Havant rule | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Lost, stolen or damaged bin | Rubbish and recycling bins are owned by the resident. Replacement is normally paid unless the bin was damaged during emptying. | Call Customer Services on 023 9244 6019 to purchase a replacement. |
| Replacement bin cost | Bins cost £59.84 each, including delivery. | Label your bin with house number or postcode after delivery. |
| Delivery timing | New bin orders are normally delivered within 10 working days, although current delays may occur. | Do not leave loose rubbish while waiting; use official disposal routes. |
| Additional recycling bin | There is no limit on how many additional recycling bins a household can buy. | Useful if clean, dry recycling regularly exceeds one green-lidded bin. |
| Additional refuse capacity | Additional 140 litre refuse capacity may be possible for households of five or more or qualifying medical reasons. | Expect an assessment before approval. |
Assisted Bin Collection: Help Moving Bins to the Boundary
An assisted bin collection is for households that need help moving bins out and bringing them back after emptying. Havant says each application is individually assessed.
Who should ask
Check this route if disability, illness, age, mobility issues or household circumstances stop you from safely moving the bins.
Assessment required
Havant reviews assisted collection applications and also reviews the service every two years because circumstances can change.
How to request
You can use Havant’s contact form or call Customer Services on 023 9244 6019 to ask about assisted collection support.
Havant Bulky Waste Collection: Sofas, Beds, Fridges, TVs and Large Items
Bulky waste is a charged service for large household items left outside your home. It is not for trade waste, builders’ waste, glass panels, hazardous waste, garden waste or refurbishment materials.
Items Havant can collect
Sofas, large furniture, beds, carpets, fridges, TVs and large electrical items are listed as typical bulky collection items.
Upholstered furniture warning
Damaged upholstered furniture must be sealed or wrapped so inner foam is not exposed. Sofas and mattresses should also be protected from rain.
Where to leave items
Leave items outside in an open location, such as a front garden, by 7am on the confirmed day. Crews will not enter the property.
Havant Household Waste Recycling Centre: Backup When Bins Are Full
Havant Household Waste Recycling Centre is run by Hampshire County Council, not Havant Borough Council. Book an appointment before travelling and check vehicle permit and DIY waste rules.
Address
Havant HWRC is listed at Harts Farm Way, Havant, PO9 1HS.
Opening times
Open 7 days a week except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. It closes between 1pm and 1.30pm.
Seasonal hours
9am–6pm from April to September, 9am–4pm from October to February, and 9am–5pm during March.
| Item issue | Havant HWRC rule to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries and vapes | Use HWRC battery/WEEE routes where suitable. | Batteries should never go in home recycling because they create fire risk. |
| Large cardboard | Can go to HWRC; flatten boxes first. | Paper and magazines should normally use kerbside recycling instead. |
| Fridges and freezers | Acceptance may not be guaranteed if recycling capacity is full. | Check before loading a fridge or freezer. |
| DIY waste | Plasterboard, rubble, sinks, toilets, shower trays and soil may count toward the DIY waste allowance. | Extra DIY waste can be chargeable. |
| Asbestos | Havant HWRC does not accept asbestos. | Check Hampshire’s asbestos and chargeable waste guidance first. |
Christmas, New Year and Bank Holiday Bin Changes
Bank holidays do not always change collections, but Christmas and New Year often do. Havant’s Christmas page says usual rubbish and recycling collection days resume from Monday 12 January 2026, while garden waste and bulky waste are suspended between Monday 22 December 2025 and Friday 2 January 2026.
Check revised dates
Use the council Christmas page and 2026 PDFs rather than guessing from previous years.
Still ready by 7am
Revised collection days still require the bin to be ready by 7am.
Garden and bulky pause
Garden waste and bulky waste can pause during the Christmas/New Year period, so do not plan heavy clear-outs then.
Local Havant Bin Tips That Prevent Missed Collections
Use these practical habits for Havant, Waterlooville, Cowplain, Purbrook, Emsworth, Leigh Park, Bedhampton, Langstone and Hayling Island homes.
Say lid colour, not bin colour
Havant uses black-bodied bins with different lids. Say “black-lidded rubbish” and “green-lidded recycling” at home to stop mistakes.
Use the portal for relatives
The portal can help manage more than one property, useful when supporting older relatives or another household.
Label bins clearly
Bins are the resident’s property. Add your house number or postcode and return bins quickly after collection.
Keep glass separate
Glass does not go in the green-lidded home recycling bin. Use a glass recycling bank instead.
Do not overpack the lid
If the lid is not flat and closed, collection can fail. Flatten card and keep rubbish inside the bin body.
Check service alerts first
If your street has delays, the portal or council news page is more useful than social media comments.
Official Havant Bin Collection Links
Use these official links only when you need to check, report, pay, book or verify. This guide explains the process, but the official websites control the live service.
Bin collections overview
Find collection-day information, 2026 calendar PDFs and missed-bin rules.
Havant resident portal
Check schedules, delays, rescheduled collections and report missed bins.
Recycling rules
Check what can and cannot go in the green-lidded recycling bin.
Food waste collections
Weekly rollout, accepted food and caddy guidance.
Garden waste
Subscribe, check costs, sticker rules and fortnightly collections.
Havant HWRC
Book a recycling centre appointment and check accepted items.
Havant Council Bin Collection FAQs
How do I check my Havant bin collection day?
Use Havant Borough Council’s official bin collections overview page or the Havant resident portal. Enter your postcode, choose your exact address and check the waste and recycling calendar shown for your property.
What time should Havant bins be put out?
Havant says bins should be out with the lid flat and closed, ready for collection by 7am on your collection day. A bin not placed at the boundary by 7am may not be collected.
Does Havant collect rubbish and recycling every week?
Havant operates an alternate weekly kerbside service from wheeled bins. Rubbish is collected one week and recycling is collected the next.
Which Havant bin is for rubbish?
The black-lidded refuse bin is for general household rubbish that cannot go in recycling, food waste, garden waste, bulky waste or HWRC routes.
Which Havant bin is for recycling?
The green-lidded recycling bin is for accepted clean, dry and loose recycling such as paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, tins, cans and empty aerosols. Glass does not go in the home recycling bin.
Can glass go in the Havant green-lidded recycling bin?
No. Havant says glass cannot be put into your home recycling bin. Use one of the borough’s glass recycling banks instead.
How do I report a missed bin in Havant?
Use the Havant resident portal and report the missed collection by 4pm the following working day. If the bin was too heavy, contaminated or not at the boundary by 7am, the council may not return.
How much is Havant garden waste collection?
Havant lists the garden waste subscription as £92.48 for a 240 litre wheeled bin and £63.10 for a 140 litre wheeled bin. The service is fortnightly except during the Christmas and New Year suspension.
What can go in the Havant garden waste bin?
Accepted garden waste includes grass cuttings, hedge cuttings, small branches, leaves, weeds, prunings, real Christmas trees cut down to fit in the bin, and waste fruit or vegetables grown directly in your garden.
How much does a replacement Havant bin cost?
Havant lists replacement rubbish or recycling bins at £59.84 each, delivery included. Residents normally pay unless the bin was damaged during emptying.
Where is Havant Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Havant HWRC is at Harts Farm Way, Havant, PO9 1HS. Appointments are required, and Hampshire County Council controls opening times, vehicle rules, DIY waste allowances and accepted items.
Is this the official Havant Borough Council website?
No. This is an independent resident guide. Havant Borough Council and Hampshire County Council remain the final sources for live collection dates, fees, reports, bookings, forms and service changes.