Bin Collection in ME9 2AB
Sittingbourne villages / rural Swale, Swale Borough Council
Live data from swale.gov.uk · Updated 14 July 2026ME9 2AB is in Sittingbourne villages / rural Swale, served by Swale Borough Council.
The following bin types are collected in this area:
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Bin collection in Swale Borough Council
Swale Borough Council serves the Swale district of Kent, covering approximately 65,000 households across Sittingbourne, Faversham, Sheerness, Queenborough, Minster, Isle of Sheppey and surrounding villages. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is available at swale.gov.uk.
Most properties receive a food waste collection every week. Recycling is collected fortnightly, alternating between a green bin week and a blue bin week. Bins and caddies should be out by 6am on your collection day. Garden waste collections are an optional paid subscription service — visit swale.gov.uk to subscribe. For missed collections visit swale.gov.uk or call 01795 417850.
The nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre for Swale residents is operated by Kent County Council. Visit kent.gov.uk for site locations and opening hours.
Frequently asked questions
When are bins collected in ME9 2AB?
Swale Borough Council collects Food, Recycling, Recycling, Garden. Frequency: Food waste: weekly. Green bin (recycling): fortnightly. Blue bin (recycling): fortnightly, alternating with green bin. Garden waste: fortnightly subscription service.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.
Which council collects bins in ME9 2AB?
Bin collections in ME9 2AB are managed by Swale Borough Council. Swale Borough Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.
What bin colours are used in Swale Borough Council?
Swale Borough Council uses the following bins — Food: Food waste caddy; Recycling: Green bin; Recycling: Blue bin; Garden: Garden waste bin.
How do I report a missed bin collection in Swale Borough Council?
Report missed collections at swale.gov.uk or by calling 01795 417850. Bins must be out by 7am.
What can I put in the Food bin in Swale Borough Council?
Food waste caddy. Accepts: Weekly — all food scraps including cooked and raw food, meat, fish and dairy
What can I put in the Recycling bin in Swale Borough Council?
Green bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — mixed recycling (alternates with blue bin week)
What can I put in the Garden bin in Swale Borough Council?
Garden waste bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — garden waste including grass clippings, leaves and prunings (paid subscription)
What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Swale Borough Council?
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at swale.gov.uk.