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About bin collections in Chelmsford City Council
Chelmsford City Council covers the city of Chelmsford and surrounding areas in Essex, serving approximately 185,000 residents across Chelmsford, Boreham, Great Baddow, Writtle, Danbury, Broomfield and surrounding villages. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is available at chelmsford.gov.uk.
Most properties receive collections once a week on a named collection round (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday). Food waste is collected every week. Collections alternate fortnightly between two week types — one week your black bin (non-recyclables), green recycling box (cans and glass) and card sack are collected; the following week your brown bin (garden waste, subscription), paper sack and clear plastics sack are collected. Bins should be out by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections visit chelmsford.gov.uk or call 01245 615800.
Household Waste Recycling Centres in Essex are managed by Essex County Council. Visit loveessex.org for your nearest centre, opening hours and accepted materials.
Popular postcodes in Chelmsford City Council
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CM1Chelmsford Central
CM2Chelmsford East
CM3South Chelmsford and Danbury
CM77Braintree and Great Notley
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Frequently asked questions — Chelmsford City Council bin collections
Chelmsford City Council collects the following bin types: General, Recycling, Recycling, Recycling, Glass, Garden, Food. Collection frequency: Food waste: every week. Black bin, green box and card sack: fortnightly. Brown bin (garden, subscription), paper sack and plastics sack: fortnightly on alternate weeks..
Black bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household rubbish
Card sack. Accepts: Cardboard — flattened boxes, tubes and packaging
Green recycling box. Accepts: Glass bottles and jars, and cans
Food waste bin. Accepts: All food waste including cooked food, meat, fish and dairy
Report missed collections at chelmsford.gov.uk or by calling 01245 606606. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at chelmsford.gov.uk.
Household Waste Recycling Centres managed by Essex County Council — visit loveessex.org for your nearest centre.
Collection frequency in Chelmsford City Council: Food waste: every week. Black bin, green box and card sack: fortnightly. Brown bin (garden, subscription), paper sack and plastics sack: fortnightly on alternate weeks.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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