East Suffolk bin collection: refuse collection, bin days and missed bins from Lowestoft to Felixstowe on the Suffolk coast
East Suffolk bin collection is managed by East Suffolk Council from Lowestoft to Felixstowe along the Suffolk coast. East suffolk council bin collection and east suffolk refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. east suffolk bin collection, bin collection east suffolk and east suffolk bins cover the coastal towns, the Suffolk Heritage Coast and inland market towns. East suffolk district council bin collection was formed from the merger of Suffolk Coastal and Waveney councils. East suffolk garden waste collection is a subscription service. East suffolk council refuse collection serves approximately 105,000 households across the IP and NR postcode areas.
East Suffolk bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | East Suffolk Council |
| Council type | District |
| Postcodes | IP10-IP13, NR32-NR35 |
| Find bin day | Council online checker |
| Bins out by | 6:30am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | Council website online form |
| Area covered | Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Beccles, Aldeburgh and Leiston, Saxmundham and Framlingham |
Find your East Suffolk bin collection day
Enter your postcode on the East Suffolk Council website to find your exact east suffolk bin collection day. Collection schedules vary by street and area across the IP10-IP13, NR32-NR35 postcode districts. Bank holiday changes to east suffolk 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: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles, glass and textiles collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across all east suffolk council bin collection areas.
- Green garden waste bin: East suffolk garden waste collection is a subscription service for grass, leaves and prunings fortnightly.
How to report a missed East Suffolk 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 East Suffolk 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 East Suffolk bin collection day?
- Check at eastsuffolk.gov.uk. East suffolk bin collection dates vary by street across IP and NR postcodes.
- How do I report a missed East Suffolk bin?
- Report at eastsuffolk.gov.uk. East suffolk council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days.
- What is East Suffolk Council?
- East Suffolk Council was formed from the merger of Suffolk Coastal and Waveney district councils. East suffolk district council bin collection covers the combined area.
- What is garden waste collection in East Suffolk?
- East suffolk garden waste collection requires a paid subscription for fortnightly green bin collections.
- Does East Suffolk bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. East suffolk refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check eastsuffolk.gov.uk for revised schedules.