Berkshire Clearance Services

S SMITH • 13 August 2025

Reading & West Berkshire Bin Day Changes Check Your Day or Book a Fast Collection

Reading & West Berkshire, UK 13 August 2025

Local bin schedules have changed. Below are the **official tools** to confirm your day and what to do if you’re already overflowing. We work with residents and businesses to keep properties clear fast, legal and environmentally responsible.

Reading: bin days changed from 9 June 2025

Reading Borough Council redesigned collection routes from Monday 9 June 2025. Many households now have a different day and/or week for general waste and recycling. The council states there’s no reduction in frequency , though some addresses experienced a one‑off longer gap during changeover.

Check your Reading bin calendar (enter postcode to view & download).

West Berkshire: black bins move to 3‑weekly from 22 Sept 2025

West Berkshire Council will move black bin (residual waste) collections to every three weeks from Monday 22 September 2025. Recycling and food waste services continue on their usual schedules.

Find your next West Berkshire collection day and download your calendar.

How to check your exact bin day (official tools)

We encourage everyone to use the council’s tools first. If you’re still missed or overflowing, we’ll clear it quickly and responsibly.

Common problems residents are reporting

  • Overflow between collections (especially during/after schedule changes).
  • Missed bins due to new day/week confusion.
  • Side waste refused(extra bags by the bin often aren’t taken).
  • Capacity pressure for larger homes, HMOs, student lets, and busy businesses.

How Berkshire Clearance Services can help?

  • Missed Bin Collections if the council missed you, book a same‑day/next‑day pickup.
  • Extra Bin Lifts schedule an extra collection between council pickups ( wheelie bin & lifts ).
  • Wheelie Bin Hire add capacity (240L & 1100L) for homes & businesses across Reading, Newbury, Theale, Tilehurst, Caversham and more.
  • Bulky Waste Removal sofas, mattresses, garden waste, WEEE all taken to licensed transfer stations ( see services ).
  • Event Waste weddings, festivals & pop‑ups ( event clearance ).

Need help today? Call 0118 937 1788 or email bcsaccounts@live.co.uk. Same‑day slots often available.

Quick FAQ

What if my bin was missed?

Confirm your correct day with the council tool above. If it’s still not collected or you can’t wait, book our Missed Bin Collections service for a fast pickup.

Can you take mixed waste and extra bags?

Yes. We handle general, bulky, garden and WEEE. We separate where required and tip at licensed facilities.

Do you support HMOs, student lets and businesses?

Absolutely. We can add wheelie bin capacity and schedule regular lifts, with surge support during move‑ins/outs.

Official sources