Erewash bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections in south east Derbyshire between Derby and Nottingham
Erewash bin collection is managed by Erewash Borough Council across south east Derbyshire between Derby and Nottingham, named after the River Erewash that forms its eastern boundary. Erewash council bin collection and erewash refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Erewash bin collection dates are published on the council website where residents can check their exact collection day by postcode. Erewash Borough Council serves the DE7, DE72, NG9, NG10, NG16 postcode areas with weekly food waste collection alongside the fortnightly bin rounds.
Erewash bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Erewash Borough Council |
| Council type | Borough |
| Postcodes | DE7, DE72, NG9, NG10, NG16 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Long Eaton, Ilkeston, Sandiacre, Sawley, Kirk Hallam, Breaston and Draycott |
Find your Erewash bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Erewash Borough Council website to find your exact erewash bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the DE7, DE72, NG9, NG10, NG16 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to erewash 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. Part of standard erewash bin collection.
- Blue bin: Erewash blue bin collection covers paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and glass collected fortnightly.
- Brown bin: Brown bin collection erewash covers garden waste on a subscription basis, collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all erewash borough council bin collection areas.
How to report a missed Erewash 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 Erewash 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 Erewash bin collection day?
- Check at erewash.gov.uk. Erewash bin collection dates vary by street. Use the postcode checker to find erewash bin collection today and upcoming dates.
- How do I report a missed Erewash bin collection?
- Report through the dedicated missed bin form at erewash.gov.uk. Black bin collection erewash and blue bin collection erewash missed reports should be made within two working days.
- What does the blue bin collect in Erewash?
- Erewash blue bin collection covers paper, card, cans, tins, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays. Erewash borough council recycling also accepts glass in the blue bin.
- Does Erewash bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Erewash bin collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check erewash.gov.uk for revised schedules before each holiday period.
- How do I get brown bin collection in Erewash?
- Brown bin collection erewash requires a paid subscription through erewash.gov.uk. The service covers grass, leaves and garden trimmings fortnightly.