How do I find my South Cambs bin day?

Use the South Cambs bin collection day finder at scambs.gov.uk. Enter your postcode to find your exact general waste, recycling and food waste days.

How do I report a missed South Cambs refuse collection?

Report online at scambs.gov.uk. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am on collection day.

South Cambridgeshire bin collection: South Cambs bin day, refuse and missed collections

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South Cambridgeshire bin collection is managed by South Cambridgeshire District Council (also known as South Cambs or S Cambs) across a large rural district surrounding Cambridge city. South Cambs bin collection covers villages and market towns including Sawston, Histon, Cottenham, Comberton, Waterbeach, Linton, Melbourn, Fulbourn and Great Shelford. South Cambridge bin collection uses wheelie bins and food waste caddies. Find your South Cambs bin day at scambs.gov.uk. Report a missed South Cambs bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.

South Cambridgeshire bin collection at a glance

Who collects	South Cambridgeshire District Council (South Cambs / S Cambs)
Find bin day	South Cambs bin collection day finder at scambs.gov.uk
Bins collected	General waste, dry recycling, food waste and optional garden waste
Bins out by	7am on collection day
Report missed bin	Online at scambs.gov.uk after collection day
South cambs bin	Wheelie bin system for general waste and recycling
Area covered	Villages and towns surrounding Cambridge in South Cambridgeshire District

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South Cambs bin collection day: find your schedule

South Cambs bin collection dates vary by village and street across the district. South Cambridgeshire District Council operates a shared waste collection service with Greater Cambridge Shared Services covering both Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire. The South Cambs bin day finder at scambs.gov.uk lets you enter your postcode to find your exact collection day for all bin types. South Cambridge bin collection follows a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling, with a weekly food waste caddy collection.

South Cambs refuse collection and South Cambs rubbish collection operate on the same day at your address. South Cambridgeshire refuse collection covers all villages within the district including those bordering Cambridge city. South cambs bin collection dates may shift around bank holidays. Always check scambs.gov.uk for your current bin collection South Cambs schedule. The South Cambs bin collection missed reporting form is also available at scambs.gov.uk.

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South Cambridge bin collection by area

Sawston bin collection Sawston bin collection covers the CB22 postcode area south of Cambridge. South Cambridgeshire District Council manages refuse and recycling collection in Sawston. Find your South Cambs bin day at scambs.gov.uk.

Histon bin collection Histon bin collection covers the CB24 postcode area north of Cambridge. S Cambs bin collection in Histon and neighbouring Impington follows the standard fortnightly schedule. Check your day at scambs.gov.uk.

Cottenham bin collection Cottenham bin collection falls within the CB24 postcode area. South Cambs bin collection in Cottenham covers general waste, recycling and food waste on the standard district schedule.

Waterbeach bin collection Waterbeach bin collection covers the CB25 postcode. Find your Waterbeach South Cambs bin day at scambs.gov.uk using your full postcode.

Great Shelford and Stapleford bin collection Great Shelford and Stapleford bin collection cover the CB22 area south of Cambridge. Both villages are served by South Cambridgeshire District Council bin collection on the standard fortnightly rota.

Linton and Melbourn bin collection Linton and Melbourn bin collection cover CB21 and SG8 postcode areas within South Cambridgeshire. Find your village bin day using your postcode at scambs.gov.uk.

South Cambridgeshire refuse collection: bin types

General waste (black or grey bin): Non-recyclable household rubbish. South Cambs refuse collection for general waste is fortnightly. Bins South Cambs must be at the kerbside by 7am with the lid fully closed.
Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on the alternate week to general waste. Part of bin collection south cambs recycling service. Keep only accepted materials in to avoid rejection.
Food waste caddy: All cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly. Part of the standard South Cambridgeshire District Council bin collection service for eligible properties.
Garden waste (brown bin): Optional subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings. Check scambs.gov.uk for current garden waste subscription options and collection days in your South Cambs area.

How to report a missed South Cambs bin collection

Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your South Cambs bin collection day. South Cambridgeshire District Council will not return for bins not correctly presented or containing wrong materials. South cambs bin collection missed reports should be submitted at scambs.gov.uk after the scheduled collection day.

Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check your South Cambs bin day at scambs.gov.uk. South cambridgeshire refuse collection dates may change around bank holidays.
Check your bin was correctly presented. It must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid fully closed and correct contents. South Cambs rubbish collection crews will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
Report online at scambs.gov.uk. Go to greatercambridgewaste.org/report-a-missed-bin-collection and complete the form. South cambs bin collection missed reports are reviewed and return visits arranged for valid cases.
Keep your bin accessible. South Cambridgeshire District Council will arrange a return visit. Leave your bin at the kerbside until collected.

South Cambridgeshire bin collection: frequently asked questions

How do I find my South Cambs bin day?: Use the South Cambs bin collection day finder at scambs.gov.uk. Enter your postcode to find your exact general waste, recycling and food waste days. South Cambs bin collection dates vary by village and street across the district.
What is South Cambridge bin collection?: South Cambridge bin collection and south cambridgeshire bin collection refer to the waste and recycling service managed by South Cambridgeshire District Council for villages and rural communities surrounding Cambridge city. It is a separate service from Cambridge City Council bin collection which covers the city itself.
How do I report a missed South Cambs refuse collection?: Report a South cambs bin collection missed online at scambs.gov.uk. Your bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am. South Cambridgeshire refuse collection teams arrange return visits for valid missed collection reports.
Does South Cambridgeshire District Council collect bins on bank holidays?: South Cambs bin collection dates may be revised around bank holidays. South Cambridgeshire District Council publishes revised schedules at scambs.gov.uk ahead of public holidays. Check your South Cambs bin day before any bank holiday period.