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About bin collections in East Suffolk Council
East Suffolk Council was formed in 2019 through the merger of Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council. It covers around 250,000 residents across a wide area of Suffolk including Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Beccles, Aldeburgh, Saxmundham and surrounding villages. Waste and recycling collections are delivered by East Suffolk Services Ltd (ESSL), a council-owned trading company. Full service information is available at eastsuffolk.gov.uk/waste-bins-and-recycling.
Most properties receive collections for three bin types. A blue wheelie bin collects container recycling — plastic bottles, tins, cartons and glass — on a fortnightly or 3-weekly cycle depending on your area. A second blue bin collects paper and cardboard on the alternate fortnight. A small outdoor food caddy collects food waste weekly. Some properties may also receive a black bin for general household waste. For bank holiday revised collection dates, visit eastsuffolk.gov.uk/waste-bins-and-recycling/bin-collection-days. To report a missed bin or other waste issue, contact East Suffolk Services Ltd on 03300 166111 or by email at customerservices@eastsuffolkservices.co.uk.
East Suffolk operates Household Waste Recycling Centres at Lowestoft and other locations across the district, accepting items including bulky waste, electricals, garden waste and building materials. Check current opening hours at eastsuffolk.gov.uk/waste-bins-and-recycling/household-waste-recycling-centres.
Popular postcodes in East Suffolk Council
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IP11Felixstowe
IP12Woodbridge
IP13Framlingham
IP15Aldeburgh
IP16Leiston
IP17Saxmundham
IP18Southwold
IP19Halesworth
NR32Lowestoft
NR33Lowestoft South
NR34Beccles
NR35Bungay
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Frequently asked questions — East Suffolk Council bin collections
East Suffolk Council collects the following bin types: Recycling, Recycling, Food, General. Collection frequency: Container recycling (blue bin): fortnightly or 3-weekly depending on area. Paper and cardboard (blue bin): same cycle, alternate week. Food waste caddy: weekly..
Blue bin — containers (240L). Accepts: Plastic bottles, tins, cartons and glass
Food caddy (23L). Accepts: All food waste, cooked or raw
Black bin — general waste. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste (some properties)
Report missed collections at eastsuffolk.gov.uk or by calling 0333 016 2000.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at eastsuffolk.gov.uk.
Lowestoft HWRC, Mobbs Way, Lowestoft, NR33 7NA. Additional sites across East Suffolk — check eastsuffolk.gov.uk for full list.
Collection frequency in East Suffolk Council: Container recycling (blue bin): fortnightly or 3-weekly depending on area. Paper and cardboard (blue bin): same cycle, alternate week. Food waste caddy: weekly.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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