Waste and Recycling in Fishbourne

Bin collections, recycling centres, and waste services

Waste collection in Fishbourne is managed by Chichester District Council, which operates an alternate weekly collection service. One week, the general waste bin is collected; the following week, recycling and garden waste bins are collected. The recycling collection accepts paper, cardboard, glass, cans, and plastics in the designated bins.

Garden waste collection is available as a paid subscription service, with brown garden waste bins collected fortnightly during the growing season. Food waste is collected separately in a smaller caddy, usually on the recycling week.

The nearest household waste recycling centre for bulky items, electrical waste, and materials not accepted in the kerbside collection is the Westhampnett site on the A27 east of Chichester. The centre accepts a wide range of materials and is open daily. It can be busy at weekends, and queuing is common.

The council provides information on collection days, what can be recycled, and any changes to the schedule through its website and a collection calendar. Christmas and bank holiday periods often involve altered collection days, which are publicised in advance.

Fly-tipping on rural lanes around Fishbourne occurs occasionally and should be reported to Chichester District Council, which has a legal duty to clear dumped waste from public land. The lanes towards Apuldram and Dell Quay have been affected in the past.