Bin Collection in CM7 3PQ

Braintree / Halstead, Braintree District Council

Live data from www.braintree.gov.uk · Updated 14 July 2026

CM7 3PQ is in Braintree / Halstead, served by Braintree District Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

General Food Recycling Recycling Garden

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Bin collection in Braintree District Council

Braintree District Council serves the Braintree district of Essex, covering approximately 65,000 households across Braintree, Witham, Halstead, Coggeshall, Earls Colne, Great Dunmow, Sible Hedingham and surrounding villages. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is available at braintree.gov.uk.

Most properties receive collections every week. The grey bin (non-recyclable waste), food caddy and blue-lidded bin (mixed recycling) are collected every week. The red-lidded bin (paper and card) is collected fortnightly. The green bin (garden waste) is a fortnightly paid subscription service. Please ensure bins are out by 7:00am on collection day or the night before. For missed collections visit braintree.gov.uk or call 01376 552525.

The nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre for Braintree residents is operated by Essex County Council. Visit essex.gov.uk for site locations and opening hours.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in CM7 3PQ?

Braintree District Council collects General, Food, Recycling, Recycling, Garden. Frequency: Grey bin (non-recyclable waste): weekly. Food caddy: weekly. Blue-lidded bin (mixed recycling): weekly. Red-lidded bin (paper & card): fortnightly. Green bin (garden waste): fortnightly subscription.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in CM7 3PQ?

Bin collections in CM7 3PQ are managed by Braintree District Council. Braintree District Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in Braintree District Council?

Braintree District Council uses the following bins — General: Grey bin; Food: Food caddy; Recycling: Blue-lidded bin; Recycling: Red-lidded bin; Garden: Green bin.

How do I report a missed bin collection in Braintree District Council?

Report missed collections online at braintree.gov.uk or by calling 01376 552525 within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.

What can I put in the General bin in Braintree District Council?

Grey bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot be recycled. Collected weekly in the grey wheelie bin.

What can I put in the Food bin in Braintree District Council?

Food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetables. Collected weekly in the food caddy.

What can I put in the Recycling bin in Braintree District Council?

Blue-lidded bin. Accepts: Cans, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars. Clean and loose — no bags. Collected weekly in the blue-lidded bin.

What can I put in the Garden bin in Braintree District Council?

Green bin. Accepts: Grass, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Paid subscription. Collected fortnightly in the green bin.

What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Braintree District Council?

Bank holiday collection changes are published on braintree.gov.uk. Collections are usually moved to the next working day.

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