Bin Collection in CB22 3BN

Great Shelford / Sawston / Babraham, South Cambridgeshire District Council

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

CB22 3BN is in Great Shelford / Sawston / Babraham, served by South Cambridgeshire District Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

General Recycling Garden Food

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Bin collection in South Cambridgeshire District Council

South Cambridgeshire District Council covers the rural district surrounding Cambridge city, serving approximately 67,000 households across villages and market towns including Great Shelford, Sawston, Histon, Impington, Cambourne, Waterbeach, Cottenham, Girton, Comberton, Haslingfield, Linton and many more. Waste and recycling collections are delivered through the Greater Cambridge Waste service. Full service information is available at scambs.gov.uk.

Black bin (rubbish) and blue bin (recycling) collections alternate fortnightly. Green bin (garden waste) is collected on the same day as the blue bin, fortnightly. Food caddy (food waste) is collected every week. Bins and caddies should be placed at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections or to report an issue visit scambs.gov.uk or call 03450 450 063.

The nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WS. Visit cambridgeshire.gov.uk for all site locations and opening hours.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in CB22 3BN?

South Cambridgeshire District Council collects General, Recycling, Garden, Food. Frequency: Black bin (rubbish): fortnightly. Blue bin (recycling): fortnightly. Green bin (garden waste): fortnightly, same day as recycling. Food caddy: weekly.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in CB22 3BN?

Bin collections in CB22 3BN are managed by South Cambridgeshire District Council. South Cambridgeshire District Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in South Cambridgeshire District Council?

South Cambridgeshire District Council uses the following bins — General: Black bin; Recycling: Blue bin; Garden: Green bin; Food: Food caddy.

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

Report missed collections at scambs.gov.uk or by calling 03450 450063. Bins must be out by 7am.

What can I put in the General bin in South Cambridgeshire District Council?

Black bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — general household rubbish that cannot be recycled

What can I put in the Recycling bin in South Cambridgeshire District Council?

Blue bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — mixed recycling including paper, card, plastics, tins and glass

What can I put in the Garden bin in South Cambridgeshire District Council?

Green bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — garden waste including grass clippings, leaves and prunings

What can I put in the Food bin in South Cambridgeshire District Council?

Food caddy. Accepts: Weekly — all food scraps including cooked and raw food, meat, fish and dairy

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

Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at scambs.gov.uk.

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