How do I add my Cherwell bin collection to Google Calendar?

Enter your postcode on BinCal, select your address, then click "Add to Google Calendar" on the next page. Google Calendar will subscribe to your personal iCal feed and show your collection dates automatically.

How often does the calendar update?

BinCal fetches the latest data from Cherwell each time your calendar app refreshes the feed — typically every 24 hours. Collection dates are also cached for 12 hours to keep the service fast.

Which bins does BinCal cover?

BinCal shows all collection types that Cherwell publishes online — typically general waste, recycling, garden waste, and glass, depending on your area and the time of year.

Yes, BinCal is completely free to use. There is no account required, no subscription fee, and no premium tier.

Cherwell bin collection calendar

BinCal gives Cherwell residents a permanent, subscribable bin collection calendar. We fetch your collection dates directly from Cherwell's official bin collection service, so your calendar stays accurate without any manual updates.

Get your bin collection calendar

Enter your postcode to find your address and generate your personal iCal feed URL.

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How it works

Enter your postcode — we look up your address using your postcode and show you a list of properties to choose from.
Select your address — we use your property's unique reference number (UPRN) to fetch your specific collection schedule from Cherwell.
Subscribe in one click — add the feed to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook. Your bin days appear automatically, forever.

What you get

Works everywhere Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, Fastmail — any app that supports iCal subscriptions.

Always up to date Your calendar app polls the feed automatically. When Cherwell updates the schedule, you see it.

No app to install No account, no notifications to configure, no push permission prompts. Just a URL.

Subscribe once Set it up once and never think about it again. The same URL works year after year.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add my Cherwell bin collection to Google Calendar?: Enter your postcode on BinCal, select your address, then click "Add to Google Calendar" on the next page. Google Calendar will subscribe to your personal iCal feed and show your collection dates automatically.
How often does the calendar update?: BinCal fetches the latest data from Cherwell each time your calendar app refreshes the feed — typically every 24 hours. Collection dates are also cached for 12 hours to keep the service fast.
Which bins does BinCal cover?: BinCal shows all collection types that Cherwell publishes online — typically general waste, recycling, garden waste, and glass, depending on your area and the time of year.
Is BinCal free?: Yes, BinCal is completely free to use. There is no account required, no subscription fee, and no premium tier.

Collection data is fetched directly from https://www.cherwell.gov.uk, Cherwell's official bin collection service. BinCal does not store or modify the schedule — it is presented exactly as published by the council.