Lincoln bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins in the historic cathedral city
Lincoln bin collection is managed by the City of Lincoln Council across the compact historic city in Lincolnshire. lincoln council bin collection and green bin collection lincoln and lincoln refuse collection, waste collection lincoln and lincoln bin days follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Lincoln city council bin collection covers the uphill cathedral quarter, the downhill city centre and surrounding residential areas. Bin collection lincoln and lincoln rubbish collection serve approximately 42,000 households. Lincoln garden waste collection is a subscription service. Lincoln council refuse collection covers LN postcode areas within the city boundary. Lincoln bin collection today and upcoming dates are available online.
Lincoln bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | City of Lincoln Council |
| Council type | City |
| Postcodes | LN1, LN2, LN5, LN6 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Lincoln Uphill, Lincoln city centre, Birchwood, North Hykeham border, Ermine Estate, St Giles and Monks Road |
Find your Lincoln bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the City of Lincoln Council website to find your exact lincoln bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the LN1, LN2, LN5, LN6 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to lincoln 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.
- Purple recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and glass collected fortnightly. Lincoln purple bin collection.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all lincoln city council bin collection areas.
- Green garden waste bin: Lincoln garden waste collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed Lincoln 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 City of Lincoln 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 Lincoln bin collection day?
- Check at lincoln.gov.uk. Lincoln bin collection today and lincoln bin collection dates vary by street across LN postcodes.
- How do I report a missed Lincoln bin?
- Report through the Lincoln council online form. Lincoln council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days.
- What is the purple bin in Lincoln?
- Lincoln purple bin collection covers mixed dry recycling including paper, card, cans, plastic and glass. Lincoln city council bin collection uses the purple bin for recycling.
- What is garden waste collection in Lincoln?
- Lincoln garden waste collection requires a paid subscription for fortnightly green bin collections.
- Does Lincoln bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Lincoln refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays. Lincoln council refuse collection schedules are revised before each holiday.