Hastings bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections
Hastings bin collection is managed by Hastings Borough Council across the whole borough including Hastings town, St Leonards-on-Sea, Ore, Baldslow and surrounding East Sussex communities. Hastings waste collection and hastings refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Hastings council bin collection and bin collection hastings are managed through hastings.gov.uk. Find your hastings bin collection dates at hastings.gov.uk. Report a missed hastings bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Hastings Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Hastings Borough Council |
| Find bin day | hastings.gov.uk waste and recycling lookup |
| Hastings bin collection dates | Check at hastings.gov.uk |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at hastings.gov.uk after collection day |
| Hastings bulky waste collection | Hastings bulky waste collection bookable at hastings.gov.uk |
| Area covered | Hastings town, St Leonards-on-Sea, Ore, Baldslow |
Find your Hastings bin collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode. Use the postcode checker at www.hastings.gov.uk to confirm your exact bin collection dates. Bank holiday changes are published on the council website ahead of public holidays.
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Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of hastings refuse collection and hastings waste collection. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of hastings borough council bin collection and hastings borough council recycling.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard bin collection hastings.
- Hastings bulky waste collection: Hastings bulky waste collection and hastings council bulky waste cover large household items. Hastings borough council bulky collection and hastings council rubbish clearance are booked at hastings.gov.uk. Brown bin collection hastings for garden waste is a separate service.
How to report a missed collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due. Bank holidays may have moved your day.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to www.hastings.gov.uk and submit your missed collection report promptly after the collection day.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Hastings bin collection day?
- Use the hastings.gov.uk waste and recycling lookup. Hastings bin collection dates and hastings bin collection days vary by street. Hastings borough council bin collection and hastings council bin collection are confirmed through the postcode checker.
- How do I report a missed Hastings bin collection?
- Report missed bin collection hastings at hastings.gov.uk. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am.
- What is Hastings bulky waste collection?
- Hastings bulky waste collection and hastings council bulky waste cover large household items. Hastings borough council bulky waste and hastings council rubbish clearance are booked at hastings.gov.uk.
- What is Hastings borough council recycling?
- Hastings borough council recycling covers paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly. Check hastings.gov.uk for your hastings bin collection dates.
- Does Hastings bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised hastings bin collection dates are published at hastings.gov.uk before bank holidays.