Reading bin collection
Check your collection dates and find out what goes in each bin.
Collection schedule
Collection frequency in Reading: General waste and recycling: fortnightly on alternate weeks. Food waste: weekly. Garden waste: fortnightly (paid subscription required).
Your bins
Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the red recycling bin or food caddy
All cooked, uncooked food waste — meat, fish, dairy, fruit, vegetable peelings, bread, leftovers
Grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings, plants
Quick links
Recycling centre
Island Road Household Waste Recycling Centre, Island Road, Reading, RG2 0RN — RG2 0RN
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at reading.gov.uk.
Contact council
Council website
Common questions
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