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About bin collections in Thanet District Council
Thanet District Council serves the Isle of Thanet in Kent, covering approximately 60,000 households across Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Westgate-on-Sea, Birchington, Minster and surrounding villages. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is available at thanet.gov.uk.
Most properties receive four collections. The refuse bin is collected fortnightly. The mixed recycling bin (blue bin) and paper and card red bag are both collected fortnightly, alternating with the refuse bin. The food waste bin is collected every week. Bins should be out by 6:00am on your collection day. For missed collections visit thanet.gov.uk or call 01843 577000.
The nearest Household Waste Recycling Centres are operated by Kent County Council. Visit kent.gov.uk for site locations and opening hours.
Popular postcodes in Thanet District Council
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CT9Margate / Westgate-on-Sea
CT10Broadstairs / St Peters
CT11Ramsgate
CT12Ramsgate / Minster / Manston
CT7Birchington
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Frequently asked questions — Thanet District Council bin collections
Thanet District Council collects the following bin types: General, Recycling, Recycling, Food. Collection frequency: Refuse bin: fortnightly. Mixed recycling (blue bin): fortnightly. Paper & card (red bag): fortnightly. Food waste: weekly..
Refuse bin. Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot be recycled or composted. Collected fortnightly.
Mixed recycling (blue bin). Accepts: Cans, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars. Clean and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly.
Food waste. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetables. Collected weekly in the food caddy.
Report missed collections online at thanet.gov.uk or by calling 01843 577000 within 24 hours of your scheduled collection day.
Bank holiday collection changes are published on thanet.gov.uk. Collections are usually moved to the next working day.
Thanet District Council's residents use the Kent County Council HWRC at Margate Road, Ramsgate CT12 6SJ. See kent.gov.uk/hwrc for opening hours.
Collection frequency in Thanet District Council: Refuse bin: fortnightly. Mixed recycling (blue bin): fortnightly. Paper & card (red bag): fortnightly. Food waste: weekly.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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