Frequently Asked Questions - Household Waste and Recycling

Please look through our frequently asked questions, if your query is not answered, or if you have a comment or complaint about household waste and/or recycling please contact the Council by using the online problem report form, Tel: 01329 236100 or email customerservices@fareham.gov.uk.

More information on recycling in Hampshire is available (this is an external hyperlink).

Frequently asked questions

• When is my refuse / recycling / garden waste due to be collected and where is it taken?
• What shall I do with my garden waste?
• I require a new bin how do I obtain one?
• I require a new garden waste sack how do I obtain one?
• How can I avoid smells and flies in my bin? (304 Kb)
• We are a large household - we are struggling with our standard bin
• Why can't the Council take plastic packaging such as food trays and yoghurt pots - can't I recycle everything with the recycling symbol on them?
• Why can't the Council take glass in the blue top bin?
• Is there assistance available to help me put my bin out?
• Where is my local amenity tip and what time is it open?