West Suffolk bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins across Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and Mildenhall
West Suffolk bin collection is managed by West Suffolk Council, formed from the merger of Forest Heath District and St Edmundsbury Borough councils. West suffolk council bin collection and west suffolk refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. West suffolk brown bin collection covers garden waste by subscription. West suffolk bin collection dates and west suffolk bin collection days are available by postcode. West suffolk bin collection postcode lookup shows your exact schedule. West suffolk bins are collected across IP and CB postcodes. West suffolk council refuse collection and west suffolk rubbish collection serve approximately 70,000 households. West suffolk garden waste and west suffolk garden waste collection are the same subscription service.
West Suffolk bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | West Suffolk Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | IP28, IP29, IP30, IP31, IP32, IP33, CB8, CB9 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Mildenhall, Haverhill, Brandon, Lakenheath and Red Lodge |
Find your West Suffolk bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the West Suffolk Council website to find your exact west suffolk bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the IP28, IP29, IP30, IP31, IP32, IP33, CB8, CB9 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to west suffolk bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Black bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Blue recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and glass collected fortnightly. West suffolk council rubbish collection recycling.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all west suffolk council bin collection areas.
- Brown garden waste bin: West suffolk brown bin collection is a subscription. West suffolk garden waste collection covers grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed West Suffolk bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented or contaminated bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due on your street, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at the kerbside by 6:30am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to West Suffolk Council missed bin form and submit your report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will arrange a return collection for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my West Suffolk bin collection day?
- Check at westsuffolk.gov.uk. West suffolk bin collection dates and west suffolk bin collection days vary by street. West suffolk bin collection postcode lookup confirms your schedule.
- How do I report a missed West Suffolk bin?
- Report at westsuffolk.gov.uk. West suffolk council refuse collection missed reports should be made promptly.
- What is brown bin collection in West Suffolk?
- West suffolk brown bin collection and west suffolk council brown bin cover garden waste by subscription. West suffolk garden waste and west suffolk garden waste collection run fortnightly.
- Does West Suffolk bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. West suffolk bin collection bank holiday and west suffolk bin collection may bank holiday schedules shift. Check westsuffolk.gov.uk for revised dates.
- What is West Suffolk Council?
- West Suffolk Council was formed from the merger of Forest Heath District Council and St Edmundsbury Borough Council. West suffolk county council bin collection is incorrect terminology as West Suffolk is a district-level council.