Recycling and rubbish - New Forest District Council

Find my collection day

Check which day we collect rubbish, recycling, glass and garden waste.

Tell us if rubbish, recycling, glass or garden waste was not collected.

Read about future changes to our service and our waste reduction plan. Page last updated September 2023.

We collect general waste from all homes in black plastic sacks every week.

We collect recycling in clear plastic sacks from all homes every week.

Glass bottles and jars are collected from homes for recycling every four weeks.

The latest information on our subscription-based garden waste collection service.

We offer assisted collections for household waste. You can also apply for us to collect your bulky waste or healthcare waste.

Helping you recycle and pass on your unwanted items for re-use

Information and links to help you reduce waste.

You can deposit your household waste at a Household Waste and Recycling Centre.

Locations in the New Forest where you can take your recyclable household waste.