Castle Point bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections in south Essex along the Thames Estuary covering Canvey Island
Castle Point bin collection is managed by Castle Point Borough Council across south Essex along the Thames Estuary covering Canvey Island, Benfleet, Hadleigh and Thundersley. Castle Point council bin collection and castle point refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Castle Point bin collection dates are published on the council website where residents can check their exact collection day by postcode. Castle Point Borough Council serves the SS7, SS8, SS9 postcode areas with weekly food waste collection alongside the fortnightly bin rounds.
Castle Point bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Castle Point Borough Council |
| Council type | Borough |
| Postcodes | SS7, SS8, SS9 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Canvey Island, South Benfleet, Hadleigh, Thundersley, Daws Heath, Tarpots and Sadlers Farm |
Find your Castle Point bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Castle Point Borough Council website to find your exact castle point bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the SS7, SS8, SS9 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to castle point bin collection dates are published on the council website before each holiday period.
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Bins and recycling
- Green bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Blue recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and containers collected fortnightly on the alternate week.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all castle point council rubbish collection areas.
- Brown garden waste bin: Subscription service for garden waste collected fortnightly during the growing season.
How to report a missed Castle Point bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am 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 7am on collection day, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to Castle Point Borough 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 Castle Point bin collection day?
- Check at castlepoint.gov.uk. Castle point bin collection schedules vary by street. Enter your postcode to find your exact collection day.
- How do I report a missed Castle Point bin collection?
- Report at castlepoint.gov.uk. Castlepoint refuse collection missed bins must be reported within two working days. Your bin must have been out by 7am.
- Does Castle Point collect on Canvey Island?
- Yes. Castle point bin collection covers the whole of Canvey Island. Collection schedules are available at castlepoint.gov.uk.
- What recycling does Castle Point collect?
- Castle point waste collection recycling covers paper, card, cans and plastic in the blue bin. Check the council website for the complete accepted items list.
- Does Castle Point bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Castle point rubbish collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check castlepoint.gov.uk for revised schedules.