Dartford’s household waste and recycling setup is pretty straightforward: most homes get a green refuse bin and a grey recycling bin, and garden waste goes in a brown bin only if you subscribe. The collection day itself depends on your property, but there are clear rules for what goes out and when.
| Bin / waste type | What goes in it | When to put it out |
|---|---|---|
| Green refuse bin | Household waste that cannot be recycled | Put it out no earlier than the evening before collection and by 6am on collection day. Return it by midday the day after collection. |
| Grey recycling bin | Dry recycling, including glass bottles and jars | Put it out no earlier than the evening before collection and by 6am on collection day. Return it by midday the day after collection. |
| Brown garden waste bin | Garden waste only, for households subscribed to the service | Put it out by 6am on your scheduled garden waste collection day. |
| Black sacks | Up to four can be used for refuse in some cases, or up to three if there is no room for a bin | Put them out by 6am on collection day. |
| Side waste | Small amounts of extra recycling may be accepted if it is less than three translucent sacks or neatly folded cardboard | Place it neatly next to the recycling bin, not blocking the footpath, by collection day. |
A few key points: Dartford does not collect side waste next to the green refuse bin, and anything in the bin must fit with the lid fully closed. Garden waste must not go in either the refuse or recycling bin. If you want to check your exact collection day, use the council’s online collections tool.