Bin Collection in NG31 8ET

Grantham, South Kesteven District Council

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

NG31 8ET is in Grantham, served by South Kesteven District Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

General Refuse Food Waste Recycling Garden Waste

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Bin collection in South Kesteven District Council

South Kesteven District Council covers a large rural district in Lincolnshire including Grantham, Stamford, Bourne and the Market Deeping area, serving around 140,000 residents. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at southkesteven.gov.uk.

Most properties receive four kerbside collections. General refuse (grey bin) is collected fortnightly. Food waste (food caddy) is collected weekly. Recycling (blue bin — plastics, cans, glass) and paper and card (blue bin) alternate every four weeks. Garden waste (green bin) is collected every four weeks and is a chargeable subscription service. Bins should be presented by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections visit southkesteven.gov.uk.

South Kesteven's Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Longden Road, Grantham NG31 6QB. Visit southkesteven.gov.uk for opening hours and accepted materials.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in NG31 8ET?

South Kesteven District Council collects General Refuse, Food Waste, Recycling, Garden Waste. Frequency: General refuse: fortnightly. Food caddy: weekly. Recycling and paper/card: alternating every 4 weeks. Garden waste: every 4 weeks (subscription).. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in NG31 8ET?

Bin collections in NG31 8ET are managed by South Kesteven District Council. South Kesteven District Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in South Kesteven District Council?

South Kesteven District Council uses the following bins — General Refuse: Grey bin (240L); Food Waste: Food caddy (23L); Recycling: Blue bin (240L); Garden Waste: Green bin (240L).

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

Report missed collections online at southkesteven.gov.uk or by calling 01476 406080 within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.

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

Grey bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot be recycled or composted. Collected fortnightly in the black bin.

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

Food caddy (23L). 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 South Kesteven District Council?

Blue bin (240L). Accepts: Plastics, cans, glass, paper and card — collected on a four-weekly alternating schedule across separate collections.

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

Green bin (240L). Accepts: Grass, leaves, hedge trimmings and garden prunings. Paid subscription. Collected every four weeks in the green bin.

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

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

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