The weather is exceptionally hot. View guidance on conserving water and staying safe in hot weather and what to do if you see someone sleeping on the streets on Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP).

Due to the hot weather, we'll start collecting bins from 6am on Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July. If your bin is due for collection, make sure you put your bins out the night before or no later than 6am on the day of collection.

Household Waste Collection Policy for Southern Buckinghamshire

Last updated: 2 January 2025 Download the Household waste policy here (pdf, 423.7 KB)

Policy 19 - Frozen containers

During times of inclement cold weather waste can become frozen in containers. This can be a particular problem with garden waste in bins. When waste has become frozen in the bin, if the waste does not empty when lifted by the vehicle mechanism the bin will be left with the contents still in it. The frozen bin will be reported by the collection crews to the council. The resident should ensure that the waste is loosened within the bin when presenting it for collection on their next scheduled collection day. We will not return to empty frozen bins before the next scheduled collection. This includes additional garden waste bins for which an annual fee has been paid.