Reading Borough Council collects waste from approximately 67,000 households across Reading in Berkshire. General waste and recycling are collected fortnightly on alternate weeks, with food waste collected weekly.
Collection frequency: General waste and recycling: fortnightly on alternate weeks. Food waste: weekly. Garden waste: fortnightly (paid subscription required).
Collection frequency: General waste and recycling: fortnightly on alternate weeks. Food waste: weekly. Garden waste: fortnightly (paid subscription required).
Commonly searched postcodes in Reading
Bin types in Reading
General waste
Black bin
Non-recyclable household waste
Recycling
Red bin
Paper, card, glass, cans, plastic bottles, tubs and trays
Food waste
Food caddy
All cooked and uncooked food waste
Garden waste
Green bin
Grass, leaves, hedge trimmings, plants (paid subscription)
Areas we cover in Reading
RG1
Reading town centre
RG2
Whitley
RG4
Caversham
RG30
Tilehurst
RG31
Calcot
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