How do I find my Tendring bin day?

Check at tendringdc.gov.uk. Tendring bin collection dates vary by address across CO postcodes.

How do I report a missed Tendring bin?

Report at tendringdc.gov.uk. Tendring council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days.

Does Tendring offer garden waste collection?

Yes. Tendring garden waste collection requires a paid annual subscription for the brown bin.

Does Tendring bin collection change on bank holidays?

Yes. Tendring refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays.

What recycling does Tendring collect?

Tendring district council bin collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic and glass.

Tendring bin collection: fortnightly collections across Clacton, Harwich and the Essex Sunshine Coast

Content verified 3 September 2026

Tendring bin collection is managed by Tendring District Council along the north Essex coast. Tendring council bin collection and tendring district council bin collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Tendring refuse collection covers Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich, Frinton, Walton and Manningtree. Bin collection tendring and tendring rubbish collection serve approximately 66,000 households. Tendring garden waste collection is a subscription service. Tendring waste collection covers CO postcode areas along the Tendring peninsula.

Check your Tendring bin day

Look up your bin day using the Tendring District Council postcode tool across CO7, CO12, CO13, CO14, CO15, CO16 postcodes.

Find your bin day

Service details

Managed by	Tendring District Council
Authority	District
Postcodes	CO7, CO12, CO13, CO14, CO15, CO16
Presentation time	By 6:30am on collection day
Schedule	Alternating fortnightly

Where Tendring bin collection operates

Clacton-on-Sea (CO15, CO16)
Seaside resort and Tendring's largest town. Tendring council bin collection serves the town and surrounding areas.

Harwich and Dovercourt (CO12)
Port town and residential neighbour. Standard tendring district council bin collection schedules apply.

Frinton-on-Sea (CO13)
Elegant seaside town with no pier and no pubs. Bin collection tendring covers the town's residential streets.

Walton-on-the-Naze (CO14)
Coastal town with its famous tower. Tendring refuse collection serves the town and seafront.

Manningtree (CO11)
Small town on the Stour estuary. Tendring rubbish collection covers the town and rural hinterland.

Brightlingsea (CO7)
Cinque Port town on the Colne estuary. Tendring waste collection serves this unique coastal community.

Bin types

Grey bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
Green recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic and glass collected fortnightly.
Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across the district.
Brown garden waste bin: Tendring garden waste collection is a subscription service.

Report a missed collection

Report missed bin

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Reporting checklist

Before reporting: Bin out by 6:30am on collection day, lid shut, correct waste only.

Verify schedule. Check council website for your day including bank holidays.
Ensure correct presentation. Right bin, closed lid, kerbside by 6:30am on collection day.
File report. Complete the online form.
Leave bin out. Council schedules a return collection.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my Tendring bin day?: Check at tendringdc.gov.uk. Tendring bin collection dates vary by address across CO postcodes.
How do I report a missed Tendring bin?: Report at tendringdc.gov.uk. Tendring council bin collection missed reports should be made within two working days.
Does Tendring offer garden waste collection?: Yes. Tendring garden waste collection requires a paid annual subscription for the brown bin.
Does Tendring bin collection change on bank holidays?: Yes. Tendring refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays.
What recycling does Tendring collect?: Tendring district council bin collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic and glass.