Uttlesford bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections
Uttlesford bin collection is managed by Uttlesford District Council across the whole district including Saffron Walden, Stansted Mountfitchet, Dunmow, Thaxted and Takeley. Uttlesford rubbish collection, uttlesford refuse collection and uttlesford bin collection dates are managed through uttlesford.gov.uk. Uttlesford council bin collection and bin collection uttlesford follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Find your uttlesford bin collection day at bins.uttlesford.gov.uk. Report a missed uttlesford bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
Uttlesford Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Uttlesford District Council |
| Find bin day | bins.uttlesford.gov.uk postcode checker |
| Uttlesford bin collection this week | Check bins.uttlesford.gov.uk with your postcode |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at uttlesford.gov.uk after collection day |
| Uttlesford green bin collection | Subscription required at uttlesford.gov.uk |
| Area covered | Saffron Walden, Stansted Mountfitchet, Dunmow, Thaxted, Takeley |
Find your Uttlesford bin collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode. Use the postcode checker at bins.uttlesford.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 uttlesford rubbish collection and uttlesford refuse collection. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass. Uttlesford recycling bin is collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of uttlesford district council bin collection.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard uttlesford bin collection.
- Garden waste (Uttlesford green bin): Uttlesford green bin collection and uttlesford council garden waste require a subscription at uttlesford.gov.uk. Uttlesford garden bin collection dates cover grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
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.uttlesford.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 Uttlesford bin collection day?
- Use the bins.uttlesford.gov.uk postcode checker. Uttlesford bin collection dates and uttlesford bin collection this week depend on your address and fortnightly cycle. Bin collection uttlesford and uttlesford council bin collection are confirmed through the same tool.
- How do I report a missed Uttlesford bin collection?
- Report refuse collection uttlesford missed bins at uttlesford.gov.uk. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am. Uttlesford bin collection contact number is available at uttlesford.gov.uk if you cannot report online.
- What is Uttlesford bin collection this week?
- Uttlesford bin collection this week depends on your address and fortnightly cycle. Check bins.uttlesford.gov.uk with your postcode to confirm.
- What is Uttlesford green bin collection?
- Uttlesford green bin collection and uttlesford council garden waste require a subscription at uttlesford.gov.uk covering grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
- Does Uttlesford bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised uttlesford bin collection dates are published at uttlesford.gov.uk before bank holidays.