The Stratford-on-Avon “123+” service can be confusing. As a reminder: your Food Waste is collected every week, your Blue Recycling Bin every two weeks, and your Grey Rubbish Bin only every three weeks.
Because the schedules vary by street (Round A vs Round B), we cannot list every single date here. However, the Bank Holiday rules apply to everyone.
👇 The 2026 Bank Holiday Rules
For the rest of the year, remember this rule: In Stratford District, crews work as normal on most Bank Holidays. Your collection day will NOT change during the spring and summer holidays.
| Holiday Event | Date (2026) | Impact on Collections |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Fri 3 Apr | NO CHANGE (Crews work Good Friday). |
| Easter Monday | Mon 6 Apr | NO CHANGE (Crews work Easter Monday). |
| Early May Bank Hol | Mon 4 May | NO CHANGE (Normal collection). |
| Spring Bank Hol | Mon 25 May | NO CHANGE (Normal collection). |
| August Bank Hol | Mon 31 Aug | NO CHANGE (Normal collection). |
| Christmas Day | Fri 25 Dec | CANCELLED. Expect schedule shifts and check the council website closer to the date. |
Garden Waste 🌿
If you pay for the Green Bin service, regular collections are currently underway.
- Service Frequency: Collected every two weeks for subscribers.
- Note: The winter suspension and Christmas tree collection periods ended in January. Please ensure all garden waste fits securely INSIDE your green bin.
💡 Quick Tip: Because the Grey Bin is only collected every 3 weeks, missing a collection is a disaster! Set a recurring reminder on your phone for “Grey Bin Week” so you never miss it.
Not sure which week is your Grey Bin week? You can check your specific street calendar on the Stratford District Council website.
