Lewes bin collection: joint council refuse and recycling for Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford and Peacehaven
Lewes bin collection is managed by Lewes District Council through a joint waste service with Eastbourne Borough Council. Lewes council bin collection, lewes district council bin collection and bin collection lewes all operate fortnightly. Lewes bin collection days, lewes bins and lewes waste collection cover Lewes town, Newhaven, Seaford, Peacehaven, Ringmer and surrounding villages. Lewes garden waste collection and lewes district council garden waste are subscription services. Lewes recycling, lewes district council recycling, lewes council bins, lewes district bin collection and lewes rubbish collection all handle dry recyclables.
Lewes bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Lewes District Council (joint service with Eastbourne) |
| Find bin day | lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk bin collection day |
| Report missed bin | lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk report missed bin |
| Bins out by | 6.30am on collection day |
| Lewes garden waste | Paid subscription |
| Lewes council bin collection | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford, Peacehaven, Ringmer, Ditchling (BN7, BN8, BN9, BN10, BN25, BN26) |
Lewes bin collection areas
Find your Lewes bin collection day
Lewes District Council provides collection schedules through the joint Lewes-Eastbourne website. Lewes bin collection, lewes bin collection days, lewes council bin collection and bin collection lewes dates are available.
Find your Lewes bin collection dayBins and recycling in Lewes
- Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly. Part of lewes waste collection.
- Blue bin (recycling): Lewes recycling and lewes district council recycling cover paper, card, plastics, tins and cans fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste as part of lewes bin collection.
- Lewes garden waste collection: Lewes garden waste collection and lewes district council garden waste require a paid subscription for grass, leaves and trimmings.
Steps to report a missed Lewes bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 6.30am with the lid closed.
- Confirm collection was due. Check lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk for your lewes bin collection days.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 6.30am, correct contents.
- Report online. Go to lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk report missed bin.
- Leave bin accessible. The council will arrange a return.