Babergh bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections in south Suffolk covering Sudbury
Babergh bin collection is managed by Babergh District Council across south Suffolk covering Sudbury, Hadleigh and the Stour Valley on the Essex border. Babergh council bin collection and babergh refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule for general waste and recycling. Babergh bin collection dates are published on the council website where residents can check their exact collection day by postcode. Babergh District Council serves the CO6, CO10, IP7, IP8, IP9, IP29, IP30 postcode areas with weekly food waste collection alongside the fortnightly bin rounds.
Babergh bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Babergh District Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | CO6, CO10, IP7, IP8, IP9, IP29, IP30 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Sudbury, Hadleigh, Lavenham, Long Melford, Capel St Mary, Glemsford and Boxford |
Find your Babergh bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the Babergh District Council website to find your exact babergh bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the CO6, CO10, IP7, IP8, IP9, IP29, IP30 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to babergh 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.
- Brown recycling bin: Babergh brown bin collection covers paper, card, cans, plastic bottles, glass and textiles fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all babergh council bin collection areas.
- Green garden waste bin: Subscription service for garden waste collected fortnightly during the growing season.
How to report a missed Babergh 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 Babergh District 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 Babergh bin collection day?
- Check at babergh.gov.uk. Babergh bin collection dates vary by street across the CO and IP postcode areas. Enter your postcode to find your schedule.
- How do I report a missed Babergh bin collection?
- Report at babergh.gov.uk within two working days. Babergh council refuse collection crews will return for bins that were correctly presented by 6:30am.
- What does the brown bin collect in Babergh?
- Babergh brown bin collection covers mixed dry recycling including paper, card, cans, plastic bottles, glass and textiles. This is the recycling bin, separate from garden waste.
- Is Babergh District Council the same as Mid Suffolk?
- Babergh and Mid Suffolk are separate councils that share officers and services. Babergh district council bin collection covers the southern part of Suffolk while Mid Suffolk covers the central area.
- Does Babergh bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Babergh refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays. Revised schedules are published on babergh.gov.uk.