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About bin collections in Tendring District Council
Tendring District Council covers the coastal and rural areas of north-east Essex, serving approximately 65,000 households across Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich, Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Brightlingsea, Manningtree, Wivenhoe and surrounding villages. Waste and recycling collections are managed by Veolia on behalf of the council. Full service information is available at tendringdc.gov.uk.
Tendring uses a box-based recycling system. Properties receive a red box for glass, cans and plastics, and a green box for paper and cardboard — both collected fortnightly on alternating weeks. Rubbish (wheelie bin) is also collected fortnightly. Food waste is collected weekly for eligible properties. Garden waste is a paid subscription service. Containers should be out by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections visit tendringdc.gov.uk or call 01255 686868.
The nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Stephenson Road West, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4TL. Visit essex.gov.uk for all site locations and opening hours.
Popular postcodes in Tendring District Council
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CO15Clacton-on-Sea
CO16Clacton / Frinton / Walton
CO11Manningtree / Mistley
CO12Harwich / Dovercourt
CO7Brightlingsea / Wivenhoe
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Frequently asked questions — Tendring District Council bin collections
Tendring District Council collects the following bin types: Recycling, Recycling, General, Food, Garden. Collection frequency: Red box and green box (recycling): fortnightly on alternating weeks. Rubbish (wheelie bin): fortnightly. Food waste: weekly. Garden waste: fortnightly (paid subscription)..
Red box. Accepts: Fortnightly — glass, cans and plastics
Rubbish bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — general household rubbish that cannot be recycled
Food waste caddy. Accepts: Weekly — all food scraps including cooked and raw food, meat, fish and dairy
Garden waste bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — garden waste including grass clippings, leaves and prunings (paid subscription)
Report missed collections at tendringdc.gov.uk or by calling 01255 686868. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at tendringdc.gov.uk.
Stephenson Road West Household Waste Recycling Centre, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4TL.
Collection frequency in Tendring District Council: Red box and green box (recycling): fortnightly on alternating weeks. Rubbish (wheelie bin): fortnightly. Food waste: weekly. Garden waste: fortnightly (paid subscription).. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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