Bin Collection in RG1 5RD

Hamilton Road, Reading

Updated 14 June 2026

RG1 5RD is in Hamilton Road, served by Reading Council. The postcode covers 2, 2a and 4.

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Bin collection in Reading

Reading Borough Council provides bin collections for households across the town using a combination of fortnightly and weekly services. Black bins for general household waste are collected fortnightly. Blue bins for mixed recycling are collected fortnightly on the same day, alternating weeks with the black bin. Small green food waste caddies are collected every week. A brown garden waste bin is available as an annual subscription service for properties with a garden.

The blue recycling bin accepts paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and tubs, glass bottles and jars, food tins, steel and aluminium cans, and aluminium foil. Items that cannot go in the blue bin include nappies, polystyrene, textiles, and plastic bags — these go in the black bin. Glass can also be taken to one of Reading's bottle banks located across the town.

The food waste caddy accepts all cooked and uncooked food — meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruit, bread, and leftovers. Reading Borough Council provides free caddy liners; request a replacement supply through the council website.

Bank holiday collections in Reading are delayed by one day for all collections scheduled on or after the bank holiday that week. An amended collection calendar is published each year for Christmas and New Year. To report a missed collection, call 0118 937 3787 or use the online form at reading.gov.uk within two working days.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in RG1 5RD?

Reading Borough Council collects black general waste and blue recycling bins on alternating fortnights, with weekly food waste caddy collection. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in RG1 5RD?

Bin collections in RG1 5RD are managed by Reading Council. Reading is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in Reading?

Reading uses a black bin for general waste, a blue bin for mixed recycling, a green caddy for food waste, and a brown bin for garden waste (annual subscription).

How do I report a missed bin collection in Reading?

To report a missed bin collection in Reading: call 0118 937 3787 or use the online form at reading.gov.uk. Reports must be submitted within two working days.

What can I put in the recycling bin in Reading?

The blue recycling bin accepts paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and tubs, glass, food tins, and foil. Do not include nappies, polystyrene, or plastic bags.

What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Reading?

Reading Council delays bin collections by one working day when a bank holiday falls on or before your scheduled collection day that week. An amended schedule is usually published for Christmas and New Year.

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