Bin Collection in SO18 1GR
Bitterne & Thornhill, Southampton City Council
Live data from www.southampton.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026SO18 1GR is in Bitterne & Thornhill, served by Southampton City Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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Southampton City Council collects household waste and recycling across the city, covering Shirley, Bassett, Portswood, Highfield, Freemantle, Millbrook, Lordshill, Bitterne, Thornhill, Woolston and Sholing. Collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at southampton.gov.uk.
Southampton operates alternate fortnightly collections — the black bin for general waste and the blue bin for mixed recycling are never collected on the same week. Glass goes in a separate glass box on recycling week. Food waste is collected every week. A brown garden bin is available by paid subscription. Bins and boxes should be placed at the kerbside by 6:30am.
Report missed collections at southampton.gov.uk or by calling 023 8083 3006. There is no council HWRC in Southampton — the nearest facility is operated by Hampshire County Council. Bank holiday collection changes are published at southampton.gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in SO18 1GR?
Southampton City Council collects General Waste, Recycling, Glass, Food Waste, Garden Waste. Frequency: General waste and recycling fortnightly on alternate weeks. Glass fortnightly (recycling week). Food waste weekly. Garden waste fortnightly (subscription required).. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in SO18 1GR?
Bin collections in SO18 1GR are managed by Southampton City Council. Southampton City Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Southampton City Council?
Southampton City Council uses the following bins — General Waste: Black bin; Recycling: Blue bin; Glass: Glass box; Food Waste: Food caddy; Garden Waste: Brown bin.
How do I report a missed bin collection in Southampton City Council?
Report missed collections at southampton.gov.uk or by calling 023 8083 3006. Bins must be out by 6:30am.
What can I put in the General Waste bin in Southampton City Council?
Black bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue recycling bin, glass box or food caddy. Collected fortnightly.
What can I put in the Recycling bin in Southampton City Council?
Blue bin. Accepts: Paper and card (flattened), plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, food and drink cans and cartons. Clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly.
What can I put in the Glass bin in Southampton City Council?
Glass box. Accepts: Glass bottles and jars — rinsed and loose, no lids. Collected fortnightly on recycling week.
What can I put in the Food Waste bin in Southampton City Council?
Food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste — meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable peelings, bread and leftovers. No packaging. Collected every week.
What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Southampton City Council?
Brown bin. Accepts: Grass cuttings, leaves, hedge trimmings, prunings, plants and small branches. Paid subscription. Collected fortnightly.
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Southampton City Council?
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at southampton.gov.uk.