Broxbourne’s bin service depends on which waste stream you’re using, but the main household bins are the black refuse bin, the recycling containers, and the optional green garden waste bin. For collection day and the exact bins for your address, Broxbourne asks you to check the collection calendar.
| Bin/service | What to put out | When to put it out |
|---|---|---|
| Black wheeled bin (non-recyclable waste) | Standard provision is one 180-litre black wheeled bin per household; bin lids must be closed. Bags of waste or other waste items placed alongside or on top of the bin will not be collected. | Empty every two weeks. Put bins at the edge of your property before 6am. |
| Green waste bin | Green 240-litre wheeled bin for garden waste; collected every two weeks except for the Christmas holiday period. | No earlier than 7.30pm on the evening before collection day, and no later than 6am on the morning of collection. |
| Garden waste subscription | Available for most houses and flats with their own individual gardens. 2026/27 charge is £53.50 per bin by Direct Debit or £58 per bin by one-off card payment. | Service runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027; online subscription form is available between February and November. |
| Assisted collection service | For elderly or disabled residents who cannot put out bins or recycling boxes. | The team collects from an agreed collection point, usually the front boundary of the property. |
To check your exact collection day, Broxbourne says to use the collection calendar by entering your postcode or street on When is my bin collection date?. If you’re asking about garden waste, you can also subscribe online at Garden (green) waste recycling.