Waste and recycling

Welcome to your Three Rivers waste and recycling service. Find out when your bins are collected, what you can recycle and how to book a special collection
Find my bin collection day
Find out when your bins are collected, download our calendar or sign up to our bin reminder emails.
Report a missed bin collection
Let us know if your bin has not been emptied
Request a replacement bin
Request a replacement bin if your bin is lost, damaged or stolen
Commercial waste and recycling
We offer a cost-effective bin and waste collection service for businesses
Clinical waste
Book a sharps collection or contact us to discuss an infectious waste collection
Garden waste collection
Subscribe to or renew your garden waste collection service
Book a home collection of bulky items
We offer an affordable home collection service for bulky and white goods
Apply for an assisted bin collection
Request an assisted collection if you cannot move your bins yourself
Order council nappy sacks
Buy nappy sacks to be collected with your fortnightly refuse bin collection
Rubbish and recycling in blocks of flats
Advice for housing associations, landlords and managing agents
Book a home textile collection
We offer a free recycling service for clothing, shoes and other textiles
What goes in each bin
Check which bin your rubbish belongs in
Street care and cleaning
More about street care, litter collection, dog fouling, graffiti and fly-tipping
Dog fouling and dog bins
Information for dog owners on dog fouling, dog bins and owner responsibilities
Recycling centres in Three Rivers
Find your nearest recycling centre or bank
Reduce your waste
Waste prevention tips and advice
Home composting
More information about home composting in Three Rivers district
Talks in the community
Recycling and Waste Talks and Support
What happens to your waste?
What happens to Hertfordshires recycling?
Your Responsibilities and Council Responsibilities
Your waste responsibilities and council responsibilities
Fixed penalty notices
Information on fixed penalty notices issued by Environmental Enforcement Officers and Police Community Support Officers.
To recycle, or not to recycle (and how) - an A-Z guide
Community litter picking
Information on community litter picking and borrowing equipment