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South Kesteven bin collection: SKDC bin day, green bin dates and missed collections

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South Kesteven bin collection is managed by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) across the district including Grantham, Stamford, Bourne, the Deepings, Corby Glen and surrounding Lincolnshire villages. SKDC bin collection uses a grey bin for general waste, a green bin for recycling and a separate garden waste service. The SKDC bin day finder at southkesteven.gov.uk lets you check your collection dates by postcode. South Kesteven bin days and SKDC bin collection dates follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Report a missed SKDC bin collection online at southkesteven.gov.uk.

South Kesteven bin collection at a glance

Who collectsSouth Kesteven District Council (SKDC)
Find bin daySKDC bin day finder at southkesteven.gov.uk
Bins collectedGrey (general waste), green (recycling), optional garden waste
SKDC green binGreen bin for dry recycling, fortnightly on alternate weeks to grey bin
Bins out by7am on collection day
Report missed binOnline at southkesteven.gov.uk after collection day
South Kesteven garden wasteSKDC green bin collection dates for garden waste via subscription
Report a missed SKDC bin collection

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SKDC bin day: find your collection schedule

South Kesteven bin collection dates vary by street and village across the district. The SKDC bin day finder at southkesteven.gov.uk lets you enter your postcode to find your exact grey bin and green bin collection days. SKDC bin collection days and South Kesteven bin collection days are the same thing. SKDC bin collection dates and SKDC refuse collection dates follow a fortnightly alternating schedule throughout the year.

SKDC bin collection and bin collection SKDC cover the full South Kesteven District from urban Grantham and Stamford to rural villages across the district. SKDC green bin collection and SKDC green bin collection dates cover dry recycling. South Kesteven green bin collection and South Kesteven green bin are for recycling, not garden waste in this district. South Kesteven garden waste and south kesteven recycling use separate services. SKDC green waste collection dates for garden waste are separate from the standard green bin recycling service. Check southkesteven.gov.uk for your SKDC bin collection days and SKDC waste collection dates.

Find your SKDC bin day

South Kesteven bin collection by area

Grantham bin collection Grantham bin collection covers the NG31 and NG32 postcode areas. SKDC manages refuse and recycling collection across Grantham and surrounding villages. Find your Grantham SKDC bin day at southkesteven.gov.uk.
Stamford bin collection Stamford bin collection covers the PE9 postcode area. South Kesteven District Council manages waste collection in Stamford. Find your Stamford SKDC bin collection day at southkesteven.gov.uk.
Bourne bin collection Bourne bin collection covers the PE10 postcode area. SKDC manages bin collection in Bourne and surrounding Lincolnshire Fens villages. Check your SKDC bin day at southkesteven.gov.uk.
Market Deeping and Deeping St James bin collection The Deepings bin collection covers the PE6 postcode area. South Kesteven District Council manages refuse and recycling collection across the Deepings. Find your collection day at southkesteven.gov.uk.
Corby Glen bin collection Corby Glen bin collection falls within the NG33 postcode area. SKDC manages bin collection for this rural south Lincolnshire village and surrounding communities. Check your day at southkesteven.gov.uk.
Rural South Kesteven bin collection South Kesteven District covers many rural villages across the NG31, NG33, PE9 and PE10 postcode areas. SKDC refuse collection and bin collection south kesteven serve all rural properties. Use your full postcode at southkesteven.gov.uk to find your individual collection day.

SKDC bins: what each bin is for

  • Grey bin (general waste): Non-recyclable household rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of South Kesteven refuse collection and SKDC rubbish collection. Lid must be fully closed by 7am on collection day.
  • Green bin (dry recycling): Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass. SKDC green bin collection is fortnightly on alternate weeks to the grey bin. South Kesteven green bin collection 2022 and previous years all used this same fortnightly rotation. SKDC green bin collection dates and SKDC green bin collection day are confirmed through southkesteven.gov.uk.
  • Food waste caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste. Collected weekly as part of the standard South Kesteven District Council bin collection service for eligible properties.
  • Garden waste (brown bin): South Kesteven garden waste and South Kesteven waste disposal for garden material require a subscription. SKDC green waste collection dates for garden waste and south kesteven council green bins for garden waste are managed separately. Sign up at southkesteven.gov.uk. South kesteven green bin collection 2022 dates followed the same seasonal pattern.

How to report a missed South Kesteven bin collection

Before you report: Your SKDC bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your South Kesteven bin collection day. SKDC will not return for bins not correctly presented. South Kesteven bin collection 2022 and current schedules both use the same fortnightly rotation. Confirm your collection day at southkesteven.gov.uk before reporting.

  1. Check your SKDC bin collection dates. Confirm at southkesteven.gov.uk that a collection was scheduled. South Kesteven bin collection days may shift around bank holidays.
  2. Confirm correct bin presentation. Grey or green bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid closed. SKDC refuse collection crews will not return for incorrectly presented bins.
  3. Report at southkesteven.gov.uk. Go to southkesteven.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling and submit your missed SKDC bin collection report. Submit promptly after the collection day.
  4. Leave your bin accessible. SKDC will arrange a return visit for valid reports. Keep your bin at the kerbside.

South Kesteven bin collection: frequently asked questions

How do I find my SKDC bin day?
Use the South Kesteven District Council bin day finder at southkesteven.gov.uk. Enter your postcode to find your grey bin and green bin days. SKDC bin collection days vary by street so always check your own postcode.
What are SKDC green bin collection dates?
SKDC green bin collection dates and SKDC green bin collection days are confirmed through the SKDC bin day finder at southkesteven.gov.uk. The green bin in South Kesteven is for dry recycling and is collected fortnightly on alternate weeks to the grey general waste bin. SKDC green bin collection 2022 used the same fortnightly pattern that continues today.
What is the difference between South Kesteven green bin and garden waste?
In South Kesteven, the green bin is for dry recycling including paper, card, plastic and glass. South Kesteven garden waste uses a separate subscription service with its own collection dates. South kesteven council green bins for garden waste are distinct from the recycling green bin. Check southkesteven.gov.uk to sign up for the garden waste service.
How do I report a missed SKDC bin collection?
Report online at southkesteven.gov.uk. Your SKDC bin must have been correctly presented at the kerbside by 7am on your South Kesteven bin collection day. South Kesteven District Council will arrange a return visit for valid missed collection reports.
What is bin collection south kesteven for recycling?
South Kesteven recycling collection uses the green bin and covers paper, card, plastic bottles, cans, tins and glass. SKDC green bin collection dates follow a fortnightly schedule alternating with general waste. South Kesteven district council recycling is managed entirely by SKDC at southkesteven.gov.uk.
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