How Often Are Waste Collections Scheduled in My Area?

AI Summary

In Rossendale, waste collections are scheduled as follows:

Type of Collection Frequency Start Date
General Waste Weekly Ongoing
Recycling Weekly Ongoing
Food Waste Weekly (starting from April) Week commencing 6 April 2026
Garden Waste Fortnightly March to November

General and recycling waste collections happen weekly, while garden waste is collected every two weeks between March and November. Food waste collections will begin in April 2026, following a new legal requirement. Be sure to put your bins out by 6:45 AM on collection days, as times may vary.

Sources

Food Waste Garden waste Garden waste Garden waste

Related questions

What should I do if my waste was not collected? Are there any special collection days for large items? How can I register for garden waste collection? Where can I find more information on recycling guidelines?

More from Rossendale Borough Council

How often is the grey recycling bin collected in Rossendale? When is my normal collection day? When will the food waste collection start? Are there separate rules for food waste collections in Rossendale? How can I subscribe to the garden waste collection service online?