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About bin collections in Mid Sussex District Council
Mid Sussex District Council serves approximately 160,000 residents across Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead, Crawley Down and the surrounding villages in West Sussex. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at midsussex.gov.uk.
Most properties receive fortnightly collections alternating between a refuse week and a recycling week. Food waste is collected every week. Garden waste is collected fortnightly on the same week as recycling (subscription service). Bins should be presented by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections contact 01444 477440 or email wastematters@midsussex.gov.uk.
West Sussex's Household Waste Recycling Sites are managed by West Sussex County Council. Visit westsussex.gov.uk for locations and opening hours.
Popular postcodes in Mid Sussex District Council
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Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot be recycled. Collected fortnightly in the black bin.
Recycling
Recycling bin
Accepts
Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars. Clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly (alternating week to black bin).
Garden Waste
Garden bin
Accepts
Grass, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Paid subscription. Collected fortnightly in the green bin.
Food Waste
Food caddy
Accepts
All cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, dairy and vegetables. Collected weekly in the food caddy.
Useful information for Mid Sussex District Council
Missed collection
Report missed collections online at midsussex.gov.uk or by calling 01444 458166 within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published on midsussex.gov.uk. Collections are usually moved to the next working day.
Recycling centre (HWRC)
Mid Sussex District Council's residents use West Sussex County Council HWRCs at Bolney Road, Bolney RH17 5PA and other West Sussex sites. See westsussex.gov.uk/recycling-centres for all sites.
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RH16Haywards Heath
RH17Burgess Hill / Cuckfield
RH19East Grinstead
RH10Crawley Down / Copthorne
TN22Uckfield area
BN6Hassocks / Hurstpierpoint
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Frequently asked questions — Mid Sussex District Council bin collections
Mid Sussex District Council collects the following bin types: Refuse, Recycling, Garden Waste, Food Waste. Collection frequency: Food waste: weekly. Refuse: fortnightly. Recycling and garden waste: fortnightly on alternating weeks..
Black bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot be recycled. Collected fortnightly in the black bin.
Recycling bin. Accepts: Paper, card, cans, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars. Clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly (alternating week to black bin).
Garden bin. Accepts: Grass, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Paid subscription. Collected fortnightly in the green bin.
Food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, dairy and vegetables. Collected weekly in the food caddy.
Report missed collections online at midsussex.gov.uk or by calling 01444 458166 within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.
Bank holiday collection changes are published on midsussex.gov.uk. Collections are usually moved to the next working day.
Mid Sussex District Council's residents use West Sussex County Council HWRCs at Bolney Road, Bolney RH17 5PA and other West Sussex sites. See westsussex.gov.uk/recycling-centres for all sites.
Collection frequency in Mid Sussex District Council: Food waste: weekly. Refuse: fortnightly. Recycling and garden waste: fortnightly on alternating weeks.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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