Epsom Bin Day Guide:
What Goes Out Each Week

How Epsom & Ewell Bin Collections Work

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council runs a weekly collection cycle, but different waste streams are collected on different weeks. That means it’s not always obvious which bin to put out. Here’s the breakdown:

• Green recycling bin: collected weekly (except glass).
• Glass: collected separately in a kerbside box.
• Black general waste bin: collected on alternate weeks.
• Brown garden waste bin: subscription service, usually fortnightly.
• Food waste caddies: collected weekly.

Tip: If you’re not sure, use the council’s waste collections today checker. It shows exactly which bins are due on your street.

Typical Bin Day Calendar (Epsom)

Each street has its own rota, but as a guide:

• Weekly: food waste + recycling (green bin) + glass box.
• Alternate weeks: black refuse bin (check the A/B week schedule).
• Garden waste: brown bin (if subscribed) every 2 weeks.

Bank holidays can shift your bin day, so always double-check with the official council site.

What to Do if Your Bin Was Missed

If your bin wasn’t collected in Epsom:

1. Check reporting window: Epsom & Ewell usually allow reports up to 2 working days after collection. Use the missed bin form.
2. Check why it may have been refused: lid open, too heavy, contamination, or put out late.
3. If reporting is closed or the council won’t return: book a private missed bin collection. We collect the same day or next day across Epsom.

Private Missed Bin Collections in Epsom

We’re based locally and cover all of Epsom and Ewell. If your bin is overflowing or was refused, we can collect:

• General waste bins
• Recycling bins
• Garden bins
• Food bins
• Contaminated or rejected bins

Same-day or next-day from £29 — including licensed disposal and a Waste Transfer Note for peace of mind. Book online or call 07423 809584.

Epsom Bin Day FAQs

Related guides: Which bin goes out this week? · What goes in which bin? · Missed bin phone numbers (Surrey)