What Happens If I Miss the Deadline to Report a Missed Collection?

AI Summary

If you miss the deadline to report a missed bin collection, unfortunately, the council won't return to empty your bin before the next scheduled collection. You need to report the missed collection by 5pm the next working day after your collection was due.

Here's a quick summary of what to do if your bin is missed:

Action Details
Report Missed Bin Contact council before 5pm the next working day
Collection Return Council will return to empty your grey bin within two working days
After Deadline No return until the next scheduled collection

Make sure to report it in time to ensure you don't have to wait for the next collection! You can report a missed bin collection online.

Sources

Street collection licence Why your bin may not have been emptied Why your bin may not have been emptied Why your bin may not have been emptied

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