East Devon bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed collections
East Devon bin collection is managed by East Devon District Council (EDDC) across the whole district including Exmouth, Sidmouth, Axminster, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton and Seaton. EDDC bin collection, eddc refuse collection and eddc recycling list are managed through eastdevon.gov.uk. East devon district council bin collection and east devon council refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Find your east devon bin collection day at eastdevon.gov.uk. Report a missed east devon bin collection online after your scheduled collection day.
East Devon Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | East Devon District Council (EDDC) |
| Find bin day | eastdevon.gov.uk when is my bin collected |
| EDDC bin collection | EDDC refuse collection and east devon waste collection, fortnightly schedule |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Online at eastdevon.gov.uk after collection day |
| East Devon green bin | East devon green bin collection dates and garden waste collection |
| Area covered | Exmouth, Sidmouth, Axminster, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton, Seaton |
Find your East Devon bin collection day
Your collection schedule varies by street so always check your own postcode. Use the postcode checker at eastdevon.gov.uk to confirm your exact bin collection dates. Bank holiday changes are published on the council website ahead of public holidays.
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Bins and recycling
- Black bin (general waste): East devon black bin collection for non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of eddc refuse collection and east devon district council refuse collections. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling boxes: East devon recycling boxes for paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass. Recycling collection east devon is fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of eddc recycling list.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard east devon bin collection.
- East devon green bin collection: East devon green bin collection dates and east devon garden waste collection require a subscription at eastdevon.gov.uk. East devon garden waste collection dates cover grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
How to report a missed collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due. Bank holidays may have moved your day.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to eastdevon.gov.uk and submit your missed collection report promptly after the collection day.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my East Devon bin collection day?
- Use the eastdevon.gov.uk when is my bin collected tool. East devon bin collection and eddc bin collection dates vary by street. Bin collection east devon and east devon district council bin collection are confirmed through the postcode checker.
- What is EDDC bin collection?
- EDDC bin collection and eddc refuse collection refer to the waste service managed by East Devon District Council. East devon district council bin collection and east devon council refuse collection are the same service.
- What is the EDDC recycling list?
- Eddc recycling list shows accepted materials for the east devon recycling boxes service. Check eastdevon.gov.uk for the current eddc recycling list.
- What are East Devon green bin collection dates?
- East devon green bin collection dates are confirmed at eastdevon.gov.uk on subscription. East devon garden waste collection covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings.
- Does East Devon bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised east devon bin collection dates are published at eastdevon.gov.uk before bank holidays.