# Bin Day Alert — Trash collection reminders

> Trash and recycling collection reminders with customizable schedules and alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Geoff Hackworth.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bin-day-alert/id762807953 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Geoff Hackworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/463855590)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bin-day-alert/id762807953/reviews.md

## What is Bin Day Alert?

Never forget when to put your bins out for collection. Is this week recycling or is that next week? Configure your different bin schedules in the app and then forget about it! Notifications will remind you when it is time to put out each type. Use the Apple Watch App or Widgets to quickly see your next collection.

Use Siri shortcuts to ask when the next collection dates are for all bin schedules, which bin schedules are due on the next collection date, or when the next collection date is for an individual schedule. Manage shortcuts in Bin Day Alert's settings screen, the Shortcuts app, or in the Siri & Search section of Apple's Settings app.

The app supports a wide range of collection schedules, making it suitable for use at home or business premises: a specific day each week; multiple days each week; a specific day every 2, 3, 4 or 5 weeks; or a specific day on one or more weeks of the month.

Each schedule can have up to two alerts. Each alert can either be for the day before or the day of the bin collection. Snooze an alert notification by 15 minutes if you're busy right now, or by 1 day/week if a public holiday has temporarily changed the bin schedule.

Going on vacation? There's a single setting to quickly disable all alerts.

Back up your bin schedules to iCloud Drive, Dropbox etc. for safekeeping. Easily share your bin schedules with neighbors so they don't have to configure the app themselves.

## Key features

- Customizable bin collection schedules
- Timely notification reminders
- Apple Watch app and widgets
- Siri shortcuts integration
- Flexible scheduling options
- Vacation mode to disable alerts
- Backup and sharing of schedules

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bin-day-alert/id762807953/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Exacting App

*2026-08-11*

This literally does what it says and no more. It has worked flawlessly for years, keeping the peace in our house.

### 5/5 — Essential

*2025-06-18*

I might have already written a review for this app, but it’s just so essential to my functioning as a human being that I felt the need to add another review. 

It’s easy to use and does everything I could want. One request? More icons or ability to add custom icons. For example I have 2 different “recycling” schedules but there’s only really one applicable icon for both of them (luckily I can make the colours different).

### 5/5 — Superb

*2024-11-10*

Simple but 100% effective. Would love it if it had a pink colour option for my pink week collection of plastics - but that’s the Virgo in me! Brilliant app

### 5/5 — Simple and really helpful

*2024-05-02*

I can never remember which bins should go out. This simple app keeps out of they way, and provides a nice notification the night before reminding me which bin should go out. Developer is amazing, and actually answers if you raise any questions. What a great little app.

### 5/5 — Become the streets binfluencer!

*2024-01-11*

The app just does what you want it to……..remind you what bin and when to put out (I’ll refrain from the paint reference).
After downloading it takes a few minutes to set up and voila, no more looking at ragged pieces of paper on a notice board or waiting for neighbours to put out their bin.
Now, I have become the “binfluencer” on the street as I won’t forget a collection again. 
Thanks for a great and simple app that just works.

### 3/5 — Back in time machine

*2023-03-23*

Be good to know what was last weeks bin schedule on the calendar

### 5/5 — Bin Collection calendar perfection

*2023-01-16*

Does EXACTLY what it says on the tin. I emailed developer because my glass recycling bin was on an 8 weekly schedule and lo and behold the app now has this ability. Perfect app.

### 5/5 — An essential tool

*2023-01-16*

Putting out the trash is tedious and while the collection company here has an app with reminders, there are no widget or Apple Watch support. So recreating the schedule here is easy and useful.

### 5/5 — Great utility for busy people. I use it every week.

*2022-09-27*

Missing a pick up can be problematic at times.

### 5/5 — Perfection that keeps improving

*2021-12-12*

I've been using this App for a few years now. At the start it was good, but in need of a few minor improvements. The Author is "user friendly" and has an open ear.
The App soon improved and did what I needed, and more. I would be lost without it now. It's so much easier having a purpose made App  than lots of entries in Calendar that take the focus away from other things.

## Frequently asked questions about Bin Day Alert

### How does Bin Day Alert remind me about my trash collection?

Bin Day Alert sends you notifications on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to remind you when to put out your bins. You can configure alerts for the day before or the day of collection, with options to snooze them if needed.

### What types of bin collection schedules does Bin Day Alert support?

Bin Day Alert supports a wide range of schedules, including specific days each week, multiple days a week, specific days every 2-5 weeks, or specific days in certain weeks of the month.

### Can I use Bin Day Alert on my Apple Watch?

Yes, Bin Day Alert features an Apple Watch app that allows you to quickly see your next collection date directly from your wrist.

### How can I back up or share my bin schedules with Bin Day Alert?

You can back up your bin schedules to cloud services like iCloud Drive or Dropbox for safekeeping. You can also easily share your schedules with neighbors directly through the app.

### What is the price of Bin Day Alert?

Bin Day Alert is a paid app priced at $1.99. It does not have in-app purchases or ads.

### How often is Bin Day Alert updated?

The latest version, 7.6, was released on January 16, 2023. The app was originally released on April 10, 2014, indicating regular updates.

### Is Bin Day Alert suitable for business premises?

Yes, the app supports a wide range of collection schedules, making it suitable for use at home or business premises.

### What is the age rating for Bin Day Alert?

Bin Day Alert has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for young users and families.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.6 — 2023-01-16

• Added support for schedules that repeat every 6-8 weeks.

If you find Bin Day Alert useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

### 7.5 — 2022-09-19

• iOS Lock Screen widgets to view the next collection date for a single bin schedule and view all bin schedules for the next collection date.
• Calendar view to visualise all collections for the months ahead (requires iOS 16).
• Inactive bin schedules are now shown in the main view.

If you find Bin Day Alert useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

### 7.4 — 2022-01-25

• The small Next Collection Date widget now shows schedule names if space is available.
• The Next Collection Dates widget is now available at the small size.

In version 7.3:
• If a schedule is only collected at certain times of the year, it can be marked inactive when it is not being collected. This disables the schedule and prevents its alerts from occurring. Re-active the schedule when the collection restarts.


If you find Bin Day Alert useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

### 7.3 — 2022-01-21

• If a schedule is only collected at certain times of the year, it can be marked inactive when it is not being collected. This disables the schedule and prevents its alerts from occurring. Re-active the schedule when the collection restarts.

If you find Bin Day Alert useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

### 7.2 — 2021-12-12

• Minor user interface improvements.

If you find Bin Day Alert useful, please rate or review it in the App Store, or recommend it to family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. This makes a huge difference to me and the future of the app.

Thanks in advance,
Geoff.

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