Check Green Bin Dates, Costs and Collection Rules
Use this practical Slough green bin guide to subscribe, renew, check your garden waste collection date, avoid rejected bins and report a missed green bin through the correct official route.
The Slough green bin is for paid garden waste only. It is not the red recycling bin, not a free service and not collected unless the property has an active subscription.
Quick answer: Slough Council green bin collection is the paid garden waste subscription service. It costs £55 per year per green bin and includes 25 fortnightly collections. There are no collections during the two-week Christmas break. If you need a Slough Borough Council issued 240-litre green bin, it costs £52.
Subscribe, renew, check collection status and report missed green bin collections through the official Waste and Recycling Portal. You need the same number of subscriptions as the number of green bins you want collected.
What Do You Want to Do Today?
Choose your action first. This avoids wasting time on the wrong page or putting the wrong item in the green bin.
Subscribe or renew
Use the portal to pay for the garden waste service. One subscription covers one green bin.
Order a green bin
If you do not already have a Slough-issued green bin, order one. Collections will not start until the bin arrives.
Check green bin dates
Search by your road keyword. Slough has different schedules and Week A / Week B green bin collections.
Report a missed green bin
Only report after the collection has been made in your street and marked complete.
Check accepted garden waste
Loose garden waste only. No bags, soil, rubble, pet waste, food waste or general rubbish.
Fix a rejected green bin
Check subscription, house number, correct container, closed lid, weight and contamination.
Official Source Check for Slough Green Bin Collection
This page is based on Slough Borough Council’s live garden waste service page, Waste and Recycling Portal guidance, green bin date pages, bin contents guidance, official missed-bin video guide and garden waste terms PDF. It is an independent guide, so official pages remain the final source before paying, reporting, ordering or travelling.
Subscription checked
Green bin garden waste collection costs £55 per year per bin and includes 25 fortnightly collections.
Bin cost checked
A Slough-issued 240-litre green garden waste bin costs £52 if you need one.
Dates checked
Green bin collections are every other week. Your Week A or Week B schedule depends on where you live.
Rejection rules checked
Collections can fail for contamination, open lids, overweight bins, wrong containers or missing house-number identification.
How to Subscribe or Renew a Slough Green Bin
Use the Waste and Recycling Portal. The portal lets you set up the garden waste subscription, order a bin if needed, check dates, track collection status and report a missed green bin.
Open the Waste and Recycling Portal
Create a login or use Single Sign-On with an existing Slough MyAccount if available.
Verify your email if needed
If creating a new account, check your email and confirm the account before continuing.
Register your property
Add your address on the services page. The council guidance says you can have up to three addresses on your account.
Choose the number of subscriptions
Select how many green bins you want collected. Two green bins need two subscriptions.
Confirm if you need a bin
You must have a Slough Borough Council green bin. If you order one, official guidance says it should arrive within 5 working days.
Pay and wait for dates to show
The terms say to allow 2 working days for a new subscription or renewal to be processed and dates to appear in the portal.
Slough Green Bin Fees, Discount and Refund Rules
Check these points before payment. Most problems happen when a resident buys the subscription but forgets bin cost, discount rules, processing time or refund limits.
| Cost or rule | Current Slough detail | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Annual subscription | £55 per year per green bin. | Buy one subscription for each bin you want collected. |
| Green bin purchase | £52 for a 240-litre Slough-issued green garden waste bin if needed. | Do not expect collection to start until the council-issued bin arrives. |
| Pension credit discount | A 50% discount is available where the sole occupiers of the property receive pension credit. | Check discount eligibility during the portal process before payment. |
| Processing time | Allow 2 working days for a new subscription or renewal to process and dates to show in the portal. | Do not report immediately if the calendar has not updated right after payment. |
| Cancellation and refunds | The terms state the council is unable to offer refunds or part refunds if the customer cancels. | Check address, bin count and subscription details carefully before checkout. |
How to Check Slough Green Bin Collection Dates
Slough has many collection schedules. Green bins are collected every other week, with Week A and Week B patterns based on the road and address range.
Search by road keyword
Use the official bin day directory. Enter a keyword from your road name, such as “Bath” for Bath Road.
Do not enter house number
The official guidance says not to include the house number or house name in the keyword search.
Avoid an extra space
Do not put a space after the road-name keyword. That small mistake can stop the search working properly.
Select the correct road range
Some roads have multiple address ranges. Choose the result that matches your property.
Open the green bin link
The road page lists grey, red and green bin days. Open the green bin link only if you have an active garden waste subscription.
Green Bin Helper: Can This Go in the Slough Garden Waste Bin?
Use this before collection day. It helps stop contamination and rejected green bins.
What Goes in the Slough Green Bin?
The green bin is for loose garden waste from your property. It should not be bagged, compacted or mixed with household waste.
| Accepted in green bin | Not accepted | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Grass cuttings, leaves, weeds, plants, cut flowers, hedge and shrub trimmings, bark, twigs and small branches. | General refuse, black sacks, plastic bags, bin liners, food waste, pet waste, glass, plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, plastic pots and tubs. | Wrong items contaminate the garden waste load and can stop your bin being emptied. |
| Normal garden prunings that fit safely in the bin with the lid closed. | Japanese knotweed, large branches, logs, stumps, metal, stone, concrete, timber, builder waste, rubble and construction waste. | These items need HWRC, specialist disposal or another correct route. |
Why Your Slough Green Bin May Not Be Collected
A green bin that was not emptied is not always a missed collection. Check the failure reason first, then decide whether to report or fix the issue.
| Problem | What it means | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| No active subscription | Green bins are collected only for subscribed households. | Check your garden waste subscription in the Waste and Recycling Portal. |
| No house number shown | Terms say a subscribed container without house number identification will not be emptied and may be removed. | Clearly mark the green bin with your house number or property name. |
| Wrong container | Only Slough Borough Council issued garden waste containers are normally collected. | Order the correct green bin if needed. |
| Open or overflowing lid | Only waste inside the bin with the lid shut flat is collected. | Remove extra garden waste and do not leave side waste beside the bin. |
| Too heavy or compacted | Overweight bins can be unsafe for crews and lifting equipment. | Remove dense, wet or compacted material before the next collection. |
| Contamination | Soil, stones, rubble, bags, food waste, pet waste or general rubbish can stop collection. | Remove unacceptable items and use the correct disposal route. |
Missed Green Bin Collection: Report, Wait or Fix First?
Use this quick diagnosis before reporting. The official missed-bin guidance says reports can be made once collections in your street are complete and marked complete.
Important Rules from Slough’s Garden Waste Terms PDF
These are the terms that matter most on collection day.
Domestic properties
The service is for domestic households and flats that have been assessed by a council officer.
240-litre container
The garden waste service is based on a 240-litre wheeled green bin. Check you have safe storage space before ordering.
House number required
A subscribed bin without house number identification may not be emptied and may be removed.
Fortnightly pattern
Collections are usually every two weeks, except for the late-December suspension period.
25 collections aim
The council aims to provide 25 collections during the subscription year unless circumstances beyond its control prevent collection.
No side garden waste
Only waste inside the council-issued bin with the lid shut flat is collected. Extra waste around the bin is not collected.
Official Video Help: Garden Waste Subscription Walkthrough
Use Slough Borough Council’s video page if you want to see the portal process: login, email verification, property registration, subscription choices, bin ordering, discount check, payment and subscription details.
If It Cannot Go in the Green Bin
Large branches, logs, stumps, rubble, soil, concrete, timber, metal and construction waste should not go in the green bin. Use the correct recycling centre or specialist route.
Chalvey HWRC
Check the official Slough waste site page before travelling. Some materials have access rules, restrictions or charges.
Large wood
Large branches, logs and stumps can make the green bin unsafe or unsuitable for collection.
DIY waste
Soil, stones, rubble, concrete and builder waste need a proper waste site or specialist route.
Checklist Before Green Bin Collection Day
Run this check the evening before your green bin is due.
- Active garden waste subscription checked in the Waste and Recycling Portal.
- Correct Week A or Week B green bin date checked for your road.
- Slough Borough Council issued green bin used.
- House number or property name clearly visible on the bin.
- Only loose accepted garden waste inside.
- No plastic bags, liners, food waste, pet waste, rubble, soil or general rubbish.
- Lid closed flat and no extra garden waste beside the bin.
- Waste not compacted and bin not too heavy.
- Bin placed where crews can safely access it.
- Christmas and bank holiday changes checked if relevant.
Flats, Shared Homes and Landlord Tips
Green bin problems in shared homes usually come from unclear subscription ownership, wrong items, no house number and no one checking the portal.
Confirm who subscribes
One person should manage the subscription and check portal dates, especially in shared houses.
Label the bin clearly
Use the house number or property name. A bin without identification may not be emptied.
Do not mix recycling rules
Green garden waste rules are different from grey refuse, red recycling and food waste rules.
Plan storage space
The green bin is a 240-litre container. Make sure it can be stored safely between collections.
Post a simple house note
“Green bin = paid garden waste only. No food, bags, soil, rubble, plastic pots or rubbish.”
Use HWRC for clear-outs
Large garden jobs can produce waste that is too large, heavy or unsuitable for a green bin.
Contact-Help Box for Green Bin Problems
Use this script before contacting the council or submitting a portal enquiry.
Copy this simple message
Hello, I need help with a Slough green garden waste bin issue.
My address is: [add full address]. My road name is: [add road].
The issue is: [subscription / missing green bin / missed green bin / rejected bin / collection date not showing].
My green bin collection date was: [add date].
The bin was council-issued, labelled with my house number, accessible, lid closed and contained garden waste only.
Official Slough Green Bin Links
Use these links for final actions. This guide explains the process, but official pages control subscriptions, dates, reports, payments, bin orders and service updates.
Garden Waste Collection Service
Subscription cost, green bin cost, discount and service overview.
Waste and Recycling Portal
Subscribe, check garden waste dates, check status and report missed collections.
Find My Bin Day
Road-name keyword directory for grey, red and green bin dates.
What Goes in My Bins
Official grey, red and green bin contents guidance.
Replace or Order Bins
Green bin purchase, replacement and council-issued bin rules.
Garden Waste Terms PDF
Detailed subscription, collection, bin and rejection rules.
Slough Green Bin Collection FAQs
What is Slough Council green bin collection?
Slough green bin collection is the paid garden waste subscription service. It is for loose garden waste only and uses a Slough Borough Council issued green bin.
How much is Slough green bin collection?
The garden waste subscription costs £55 per year per green bin. It includes 25 fortnightly collections, with no collections during the two-week Christmas break.
How much does a Slough green bin cost?
A Slough Borough Council issued 240-litre green garden waste bin costs £52 if you need one. The bin cost is separate from the annual subscription.
How long does a new green bin take to arrive?
Official portal guidance says if you order a garden waste bin, it will arrive within 5 working days. Collections will not start until the bin arrives.
Do I need one subscription for each green bin?
Yes. Slough says you need the same number of garden waste subscriptions as the number of green garden bins you want collected.
How often is the green bin collected in Slough?
Garden waste collections are every two weeks. Slough uses Week A and Week B schedules, so use the official bin day directory or portal for your own road.
What can go in the Slough green bin?
The green bin is for garden waste such as grass cuttings, leaves, weeds, plants, cut flowers, hedge and shrub trimmings, bark, twigs and small branches.
What should not go in the Slough green bin?
Do not put general refuse, plastic bags, bin liners, food waste, pet waste, glass, plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, plastic pots, rubble, metal, stone, concrete, timber, large logs, stumps or Japanese knotweed in the green bin.
Why was my Slough green bin not collected?
Common reasons include no active subscription, wrong date, contamination, open lid, overfilled bin, overweight bin, missing house number, wrong container or collection not yet marked complete.
How do I report a missed green bin in Slough?
Use the Waste and Recycling Portal. Reports should be made once collections have been made in your street and marked complete, ideally the same day or no later than the end of the next day.
Is this page operated by Slough Borough Council?
No. This is an independent resident guide. Slough Borough Council remains the final source for garden waste subscriptions, green bin orders, missed-bin reports, collection dates and service updates.