Wealden bin collection: bin day search, garden waste and missed collections in East Sussex
Wealden bin collection is managed by Wealden District Council across the whole district including Uckfield, Heathfield, Crowborough, Hailsham, Polegate, Forest Row and surrounding East Sussex communities. Wealden bin day and wealden bin collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Wealden refuse collection and wealden rubbish collections are managed through wealden.gov.uk. A distinctive feature of wealden bin collection is the bin search tool at wealden.gov.uk/recycling-and-waste/bin-search, which uses an interactive map-based search rather than a standard postcode checker. Wealden garden waste collection dates and wealden garden waste are available to subscribers.
Wealden Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Wealden District Council |
| Find bin day | wealden.gov.uk/recycling-and-waste/bin-search — interactive map-based bin search |
| Distinctive feature | Interactive map-based bin search rather than standard postcode checker |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | wealden.gov.uk online missed bin form |
| Wealden garden waste collection dates | Available on subscription at wealden.gov.uk |
| Area covered | Uckfield, Heathfield, Crowborough, Hailsham, Polegate, Forest Row |
Find your Wealden bin collection day
Wealden District Council provides an interactive bin search tool at wealden.gov.uk/recycling-and-waste/bin-search. This map-based search confirms your wealden bin day and shows your exact general waste and recycling collection schedule. Wealden bin collection and wealden refuse collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. Wealden garden waste collection dates are confirmed on subscription. Bank holiday changes for wealden bin collection are published at wealden.gov.uk.
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Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of wealden refuse collection and wealden rubbish collections. Lid must be closed by 7am.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of wealden bin collection. Wealden bin day for recycling is confirmed through the bin search tool at wealden.gov.uk.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard wealden bin collection.
- Garden waste (Wealden garden waste collection): Wealden garden waste collection dates and wealden garden waste require a subscription at wealden.gov.uk. Wealden garden waste collection covers grass, leaves and hedge trimmings collected fortnightly. Wealden garden waste collection dates 2022 and current years follow the same seasonal pattern.
How to report a missed Wealden bin 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 only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins or contaminated recycling.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to my.wealden.gov.uk and submit your missed collection report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my Wealden bin day?
- Use the interactive bin search tool at wealden.gov.uk/recycling-and-waste/bin-search. Wealden bin day and wealden bin collection dates vary by street. Wealden refuse collection and bin collection wealden are confirmed through the map-based bin search.
- What is the Wealden bin search?
- The wealden bin search is an interactive map-based tool at wealden.gov.uk/recycling-and-waste/bin-search that lets you find your exact wealden bin day and recycling collection schedule. It is more visual than a standard postcode checker and shows your collection point on a map.
- What are Wealden garden waste collection dates?
- Wealden garden waste collection dates are confirmed at wealden.gov.uk on subscription. Wealden garden waste collection and wealden garden waste cover grass, leaves and hedge trimmings collected fortnightly. Wealden garden waste collection dates 2022 and current years use the same seasonal schedule.
- How do I report a missed Wealden bin collection?
- Report wealden bin collection missed bins through the online form at wealden.gov.uk. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am. Wealden District Council will arrange a return for valid reports.
- Does Wealden bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised wealden bin collection dates are published at wealden.gov.uk before bank holidays. Wealden refuse collection and wealden rubbish collections follow bank holiday schedule changes.