Fareham Council Bin Collection: Schedule, Dates & Calendar
Use this Fareham Borough Council bin collection guide to check your collection day, download your printable calendar, understand green-lid refuse and blue-top recycling, use weekly food waste collections, report a missed bin, sign up for Clip and Collect garden waste, book bulky waste and plan a visit to Segensworth Household Waste Recycling Centre.
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Choose the resident action first. This page is built as a practical Fareham waste help hub, not a generic article.
How to check Fareham Borough Council bin collection dates
Open Fareham Borough Council’s official bin search, enter your road or postcode, choose your address and check your refuse, recycling and garden waste dates. Fareham empties refuse and recycling on alternate weeks; the green-lidded bin is for general waste and the blue-top bin is for recycling. Food waste is collected weekly on the same day as your residual waste or recycling bin unless the council tells you otherwise.
Official source verification for Fareham Borough Council bin collection
This is an independent resident guide for Fareham Borough Council bin collection users. It is not the official Fareham Borough Council website, and it does not replace live council forms, calendars, payments or service updates.
Calendar checked
Fareham’s official bin search lets residents search by road or postcode and get a printable calendar for their property.
Timing checked
Fareham says bins should be out by 6am on collection morning or the evening before.
Food waste checked
Weekly food waste collections started in Fareham on 30 March 2026 and run on the same day as the big bin unless told otherwise.
Live fees checked
Garden waste and bulky waste fees can change, so use official pages before subscribing, renewing or booking.
Last checked: 16 June 2026. Live council pages can change without notice, so use official links before making a report, payment, booking or HWRC trip.
3-minute Fareham bin setup for Fareham, Portchester, Stubbington, Titchfield, Locks Heath and Warsash
Do this once. It prevents wrong-day, wrong-bin, food-caddy, glass-bank and missed-bin problems.
Open the official bin search
Enter your road or postcode in Fareham’s official bin search. Postcodes should be entered with a space, such as PO16 7AZ.
Save your property calendar
Check your property result and download or print the calendar if available. Do not rely on a neighbour’s day unless your exact address result matches.
Record each stream separately
Save green-lid refuse, blue-top recycling, weekly food waste and Clip and Collect garden waste if you subscribe.
Set the 6am rule
Put your bin out by 6am on collection morning or the evening before, at the edge of the public highway.
Use glass banks correctly
Fareham does not currently provide kerbside glass collection, so glass bottles and jars go to glass banks, not the blue-top recycling bin.
Share with the household
For families, shared houses, flats and rented homes, share this page and the official calendar link so everyone follows the same plan.
Fareham bin calendar: road, postcode, printable dates and collection-day changes
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| Resident need | What to do | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Find my next bin day | Search the official bin calendar by road or postcode. | Use the exact property calendar, not only the area or street. |
| Printable bin calendar | Use the official bin search result or downloadable calendar option. | Recheck if collection days changed after your printed copy. |
| Green-lid refuse day | Check the alternate-week refuse date. | Green lid is general waste, not garden waste. |
| Blue-top recycling day | Check the alternate-week recycling date. | Only accepted items should go loose in the blue-top bin. |
| Food waste day | Put your outdoor food waste bin out when you put a big bin out. | Food waste is weekly and usually same day as refuse/recycling. |
| Clip and Collect garden waste | Check the garden waste day shown for subscribers. | Subscription garden waste day may be different from refuse/recycling. |
Fareham bin collection changes, bank holidays and Christmas 2026
Fareham residents often search “bank holiday bin collection Fareham”, “Fareham bin changes 2026” and “Christmas bin collection Fareham”. The practical answer depends on which holiday period you mean.
| Period or change | Fareham guidance | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Easter, May and August Bank Holidays | Bins are emptied on the usual day during these Bank Holiday weeks. | Put bins out by 6am as normal. |
| Christmas and New Year | Christmas arrangements are published nearer the time. | Check the official Fareham page in late autumn/winter before relying on normal dates. |
| Food waste 2026 | Weekly food waste collections started on 30 March 2026. | If you put a big bin out, put the outdoor food waste bin out too unless told otherwise. |
| Collection-day changes | Some residents may receive letters or calendar changes. | Recheck the official calendar and update old reminders. |
| Blocked roads or service issues | Roadworks, parked cars or access problems can delay collection. | Check Fareham service updates before assuming your bin was missed. |
Do not over-trust old screenshots: if your collection day changed, an old printable calendar or phone reminder may be wrong. Always recheck the live official result.
Fareham 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 Fareham bin collection calendar.
My next Fareham bin reminder
Check the official calendar first. Then save your next bin note here so the household knows what to put out.
No reminder saved yet. Check the official calendar, then save your next bin note here.
Tonight’s Fareham bin checklist
Bookmark idea: share this page with family, tenants, housemates or neighbours so everyone follows the same Fareham bin plan.
Fareham item route helper: green bin, blue-top recycling, food waste, glass bank, garden waste or HWRC?
Use this quick helper for common Fareham disposal routes. It is not a full official database, but it prevents the most common blue-bin, glass and food-waste mistakes.
Choose an item
Result: Select an item to see the likely Fareham route.
Most common mistakes
Plastic bottles can go in the blue-top recycling bin, but plastic pots, tubs, trays and packaging do not. Glass bottles and jars go to glass banks, not the blue-top bin.
Fareham bin types: green-lid refuse, blue-top recycling, food waste and brown-lid garden waste
Fareham bin colour rules matter. If you moved from another Hampshire area, the accepted recycling list may be different from your old address.
| Container | Use for | Key rule |
|---|---|---|
| Green-lidded bin | General household refuse that cannot be recycled. | Collected on alternate weeks. Put out by 6am or the evening before. |
| Blue-top recycling bin | Accepted dry recycling such as paper, card, tins, cans, aerosols and plastic bottles. | Collected on alternate weeks. Put items loose, not in bags. |
| Outdoor food waste bin | Weekly food waste collection. | Put it out on the same day as your big bin unless told otherwise. |
| Indoor kitchen caddy | Daily collection of food waste inside the home. | Empty into the outdoor food waste bin for collection. |
| Brown-lid Clip and Collect bin | Subscribed garden waste collection. | Collected every two weeks after subscription/start date; do not put garden waste in refuse or recycling bins. |
| Glass banks | Glass bottles and jars. | Fareham does not currently provide kerbside glass collection. |
Fareham recycling collection: what goes in the blue-top bin?
Searches like “Fareham recycling collection”, “Fareham blue bin”, “what can I recycle Fareham” and “Fareham recycling calendar” need item-level answers, not just a link.
| Item | Fareham route | Resident caution |
|---|---|---|
| Paper and card | Blue-top recycling bin. | Keep clean and dry. Put loose, not in bags. |
| Tins, cans and aerosols | Blue-top recycling bin. | Aerosols must be empty; do not pierce or squash them. |
| Plastic bottles | Blue-top recycling bin. | Fareham accepts plastic bottles, but not all plastic packaging. |
| Plastic pots, tubs, trays and packaging | General refuse unless another official route applies. | Fareham says no plastic other than bottles is accepted in the blue-top bin. |
| Glass bottles and jars | Glass recycling banks. | Do not put glass in the kerbside blue-top recycling bin. |
| Cartons | General refuse under current Fareham A-Z guidance. | Composite cartons are not currently collected at kerbside. |
| Textiles and clothes | Textile bank or charity shop. | Do not put textiles in the blue-top bin. |
| Batteries and electricals | Battery/electrical recycling route or HWRC. | Never hide batteries in household bins because of fire risk. |
Rule of thumb: if it is not clearly paper, card, tin, can, empty aerosol or plastic bottle, do not put it in the blue-top bin without checking Fareham’s A-Z or recycling page.
Fareham glass recycling: no kerbside glass collection yet
Fareham does not currently collect glass at the kerbside. Glass bottles and jars should be taken to glass banks around the Borough.
| Glass question | Fareham answer | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| Can glass go in the blue-top bin? | No. Glass can contaminate paper and cardboard. | Use a glass bank instead. |
| What glass is accepted? | Glass bottles and jars. | All colours of bottles and jars can go in the same glass bank. |
| Can metal lids stay on? | Yes, metal jar and bottle lids can be left on. | Remove plastic lids and corks because they are not recyclable in the glass bank. |
| What glass is not accepted? | Window glass, drinking glasses, light bulbs, Pyrex, cookware, spectacles and fluorescent tubes. | Use the correct refuse/HWRC route. |
| When should I use glass banks? | Avoid using glass banks at night. | Reduce noise nuisance for nearby residents. |
Future change note: Fareham says wider kerbside recycling, including glass and additional plastics, depends on the new Materials Recycling Facility in Eastleigh, expected in 2028. Until then, current Fareham recycling rules still apply.
Fareham food waste collection: weekly caddies started 30 March 2026
Weekly food waste collections are now part of Fareham’s household waste service. This is a major intent section for “Fareham food waste caddy”, “food waste collection Fareham” and “new bin collection Fareham 2026” searches.
Started 30 March 2026
Fareham’s weekly food waste collections began on Monday 30 March 2026.
Same day as big bin
Your food waste is collected weekly on the same day as your residual waste or recycling bin unless Fareham tells you otherwise.
What households receive
Residents receive an indoor kitchen caddy and, where kerbside wheeled bins are used, an outdoor food waste bin.
Communal bins
Properties using communal waste bins may receive communal food waste arrangements with a separate leaflet.
| Food waste need | Practical answer | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Where do scraps go? | Kitchen caddy first, then outdoor food waste bin. | Keeps food out of the green-lid refuse bin. |
| What day is collection? | Weekly, normally same day as refuse or recycling. | If you put a big bin out, put food waste out too. |
| How to identify outdoor bin? | Write your house name or number on it with permanent marker or paint. | Prevents mix-ups after collection. |
| Flats or communal properties | Use the communal food waste bin if supplied. | Blocks may not use individual outdoor food bins. |
Fareham missed bin collection: report within three working days
Fareham classes a bin as missed if it was placed at the edge of the highway from 6am on the scheduled collection day. The council operates a three working day report policy and tries to return within two working days after a valid report.
| Problem | Likely reason | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Bin was not out from 6am | It may not qualify as missed. | Set a night-before reminder for the next collection. |
| Wrong day or old calendar | Your collection day may have changed. | Recheck the official road/postcode calendar. |
| Road access blocked | Parked vehicles, roadworks or access issues may stop crews. | Check service updates and road-specific problems. |
| Hanger left on bin | Crew identified a collection problem. | Read the hanger details before reporting. |
| Recycling left behind | Wrong items, glass, bagged recycling or non-accepted plastics. | Remove contamination and use the A-Z recycling guidance. |
| Missed garden waste | Subscription, wrong date, access or wrong garden waste items. | Check Clip and Collect status and garden waste date. |
| Reported late | Report came after three working days. | Take the bin in and re-present it on the next scheduled collection. |
Report timing: if your bin was missed, report it within three working days and leave the bin in its usual collection place at the edge of the highway.
Missed Bin Diagnosis Tool: report, wait, fix or recheck?
This tool helps Fareham residents avoid weak missed-bin reports and choose the correct next step.
Choose the likely issue
Result: Select a situation to get the next step.
Reporting rule
Use the official missed-bin form only after checking the calendar, 6am presentation, road access, service updates, hanger notes and whether the report is still within three working days.
Fareham Clip and Collect garden waste: subscription, cost, brown-lid bin and sharing
Fareham garden waste is a paid subscription service called Clip and Collect. Garden waste must not go in your refuse or recycling bins.
240 litre bin cost
Fareham lists a one-off 240 litre brown-lid bin purchase at £44 and annual subscription at £73.
140 litre renewal
If you already have a 140 litre bin, current renewal cost is listed as £62.
Collection frequency
Garden waste is collected every two weeks after subscription and service start.
Start timing
Fareham says collections will not start until approximately ten working days after your service start date to allow bin delivery.
Neighbour sharing
You can share a bin with a neighbour if the service is registered under one person.
| Accepted garden waste | Not accepted | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| General garden waste | Soil, turf, coal ash, concrete or rubble. | Heavy non-compostable material can stop collection. |
| Grass, leaves, hedge cuttings and prunings | Plastic flower pots or trays. | Plastic contaminates the composting process. |
| Plants and cut flowers | Food scraps, vegetable peelings, animal waste and household waste. | These are not part of the Clip and Collect garden waste stream. |
Fareham bulky waste collection: charges, fridges, furniture and refund timing
Fareham bulky waste is for large household items. Always check live booking before payment because costs and rules can change.
| Bulky waste option | Listed charge | Resident caution |
|---|---|---|
| One item | £53 including fridges/freezers. | Check whether your item is accepted before booking. |
| Two smaller items | £81. | Better value than a single item for two small items. |
| Half a lorry load | £124. | Confirm quote with Fareham before paying. |
| Full lorry load | £218. | Large clear-outs may also need reuse, charity or HWRC planning. |
| Cancellation | Full refund if cancelled before 4pm on a Friday; after this a £25 admin fee is charged. | Late cancellation can also lead to recovery of crew/vehicle lost-time costs. |
Prepare items properly
Items must be outside the property as near roadside as possible.
Upholstered furniture
If upholstered furniture is split or damaged, seal it with tape or plastic before collection where required.
Reuse first
Good quality furniture or electrical goods may be suitable for donation or charity collection before disposal.
Fly-tipping safety
If using a private collector, check they are licensed and keep proof of lawful disposal.
Fareham new bins, new-build homes, extra refuse capacity and assisted lift
Fareham says only bins provided by Fareham Borough Council will be emptied. If you move into a new home and bins are not already there, you may need to buy them.
| Resident issue | Fareham guidance | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Moved into new home | You may need to buy bins if they are not already there. | Use Fareham’s order-a-bin page. |
| New-build property | Only Fareham Borough Council-provided bins will be emptied. | Check new properties/developments guidance. |
| Too much refuse | Extra refuse capacity may be available in specific circumstances. | Use official extra refuse capacity page, not side waste. |
| Cannot move bins | Assisted Lift may help eligible residents. | Apply through the official Assisted Lift route. |
| Healthcare waste | Some healthcare waste may need a separate collection route. | Use official healthcare waste guidance rather than household bins. |
Segensworth Household Waste Recycling Centre: booking, address and opening hours
People searching “Fareham tip”, “Fareham recycling centre near me” or “Segensworth HWRC” need one important point first: Hampshire County Council manages HWRC appointments, not Fareham Borough Council.
| HWRC detail | Information | Resident caution |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest HWRC | Segensworth Household Waste Recycling Centre. | Use Hampshire County Council booking before travelling. |
| Address | Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth, PO15 5TS. | Check vehicle permit rules if using van, pick-up or trailer. |
| Booking | Appointments are required to visit this HWRC. | Arriving without a valid booking or outside your timeslot can mean being turned away. |
| Opening hours | 9am–6pm Apr–Sep, 9am–4pm Oct–Feb, 9am–5pm in March. | Site closes 1pm–1.30pm and is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. |
| DIY waste | Some DIY waste is free within limits; excess can be chargeable. | Check Hampshire rules before loading rubble, soil or bulky DIY waste. |
Official Fareham 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 and service rules.
Related council bin guides
Do not invent internal links. Add links here only after publishing matching live pages on councilbincollection.org.
Suggested future guides as plain text: Gosport bin collection, Portsmouth bin collection, East Hampshire bin collection, Winchester bin collection, Havant bin collection, Hampshire recycling centre booking, Segensworth HWRC guide.
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 Fareham or Hampshire route and keep a simple log of dates, container type and what happened.
For live issues
Use the missed-bin, service update, garden waste, bulky waste, order-a-bin or HWRC booking route first.
For repeat problems
Record scheduled date, bin type, time put out, location, road access issue, hanger note and when you reported it.
For shared homes
Landlords, tenants, students and flatmates should agree who checks the calendar and who puts bins out by 6am.
Fareham Borough Council bin collection FAQs
Use Fareham Borough Council’s official bin search, enter your road or postcode, choose your property and check the printable calendar for refuse, recycling and subscribed garden waste dates.
Put your bin out by 6am on the morning of collection, or the evening before, at the edge of the public highway.
The green-lidded bin is for general household refuse that cannot be recycled. It is emptied on alternate weeks from the blue-top recycling bin.
Paper, card, tins, cans, empty aerosols and plastic bottles can go in the blue-top recycling bin. Put everything loose, not in bags. Plastic pots, tubs, trays and packaging are not accepted in the blue-top bin.
No. Fareham does not currently provide kerbside glass collection. Glass bottles and jars should be taken to glass banks around the Borough.
Weekly food waste collections started in Fareham on 30 March 2026. Food waste is collected weekly on the same day as your residual waste or recycling bin unless Fareham tells you otherwise.
Report a missed bin within three working days of the scheduled collection day. Fareham says a bin is classed as missed if it was placed at the edge of the highway from 6am on the collection day.
Fareham lists a 240 litre brown-lid bin as a one-off £44 purchase plus a £73 annual subscription. Existing 140 litre bin renewals are listed at £62. Check the official page before paying because fees can change.
Fareham lists bulky waste guide prices as £53 for one item including fridges/freezers, £81 for two smaller items, £124 for half a lorry load and £218 for a full lorry load. Check live booking before payment.
The nearest HWRC is Segensworth Household Waste Recycling Centre at Barnes Wallis Road, Segensworth, PO15 5TS. Hampshire County Council requires appointments for HWRC visits.