Household Waste and Recycling
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils operate a joint waste collection scheme to enable a more cost effective service. The scheme is an alternate weekly collection service, collecting rubbish one week and recycling the next. The majority of households are provided with two wheeled bins, one for recycling and one for refuse.
Did you know that less than 88p per week of your council tax goes towards waste collection?
An alternate weekly collection of rubbish and recycling helps to keep the council tax down. Landfill charges are applied to every tonne of rubbish we put into landfill, therefore, if we reduce what we put into our rubbish bin and increase our quality of recycling, it not only keeps council tax down but it greatly reduces the impact we have on the environment. By 2015 the landfill will have been filled and then the waste collected via the refuse bins will be sent to an energy from waste plant based in Great Blakenham.
I have no wheelie bins at my property, how can I order a set?
If you have no wheelie bins at your property, you can order a set by contacting our help line on 0845 606 6045.
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My bin has been missed, can a return be made?
If you report your missed bin within the 48 hours of scheduled collection day and our crews have not listed your wheelie bin as not being presented for collection, then a return will be made. Please call our helpline to report a missed collection on 0845 606 6045.
When is my collection day?
You can either look at our yearly collection calendar to see when your bin is collected, or use our postcode search.
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Can I request a bulky collection?
Yes, there is a £25.00 charge for the collection of up to five bulky items. You can book this service online or call 0845 606 6045 to request and pay for the collection.
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How do apply for a larger set of wheelie bins?
If you are struggling with the wheelie bins that you currently have, then you may qualify for a larger set of wheelie bins. Please complete the online bin requirements form and we will be in contact with you shortly.
How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
We provide a hazardous waste collection service for £22.00, please refer to the hazardous waste collection form for details and to book a collection. More information on How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
What do I do if my bin goes missing or is damaged?
If your wheelie bin is stolen or damaged then a replacement will need to be issued, there is a charge for stolen refuse bins. Please call 0845 606 6045.
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I have difficulty moving my wheelie bins can you help?
Yes, we provide an assisted collection service to help residents who are not physically able to present their waste at the collection point.
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If you have no wheelie bins at your property, you can order a set by contacting our help line on 0845 606 6045.
More information on I have no wheelie bins at my property, how can I order a set?If you report your missed bin within the 48 hours of scheduled collection day and our crews have not listed your wheelie bin as not being presented for collection, then a return will be made. Please call our helpline to report a missed collection on 0845 606 6045.
When is my collection day?
You can either look at our yearly collection calendar to see when your bin is collected, or use our postcode search.
More information on When is my collection day?
Can I request a bulky collection?
Yes, there is a £25.00 charge for the collection of up to five bulky items. You can book this service online or call 0845 606 6045 to request and pay for the collection.
More information on Can I request a bulky collection?
How do apply for a larger set of wheelie bins?
If you are struggling with the wheelie bins that you currently have, then you may qualify for a larger set of wheelie bins. Please complete the online bin requirements form and we will be in contact with you shortly.
How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
We provide a hazardous waste collection service for £22.00, please refer to the hazardous waste collection form for details and to book a collection. More information on How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
What do I do if my bin goes missing or is damaged?
If your wheelie bin is stolen or damaged then a replacement will need to be issued, there is a charge for stolen refuse bins. Please call 0845 606 6045.
More information on What do I do if my bin goes missing or is damaged?
I have difficulty moving my wheelie bins can you help?
Yes, we provide an assisted collection service to help residents who are not physically able to present their waste at the collection point.
More information on I have difficulty moving my wheelie bins can you help?
You can either look at our yearly collection calendar to see when your bin is collected, or use our postcode search.
More information on When is my collection day?Yes, there is a £25.00 charge for the collection of up to five bulky items. You can book this service online or call 0845 606 6045 to request and pay for the collection.
More information on Can I request a bulky collection?How do apply for a larger set of wheelie bins?
If you are struggling with the wheelie bins that you currently have, then you may qualify for a larger set of wheelie bins. Please complete the online bin requirements form and we will be in contact with you shortly.
How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
We provide a hazardous waste collection service for £22.00, please refer to the hazardous waste collection form for details and to book a collection. More information on How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
What do I do if my bin goes missing or is damaged?
If your wheelie bin is stolen or damaged then a replacement will need to be issued, there is a charge for stolen refuse bins. Please call 0845 606 6045.
More information on What do I do if my bin goes missing or is damaged?
I have difficulty moving my wheelie bins can you help?
Yes, we provide an assisted collection service to help residents who are not physically able to present their waste at the collection point.
More information on I have difficulty moving my wheelie bins can you help?
If you are struggling with the wheelie bins that you currently have, then you may qualify for a larger set of wheelie bins. Please complete the online bin requirements form and we will be in contact with you shortly.
What do I do if my bin goes missing or is damaged?
If your wheelie bin is stolen or damaged then a replacement will need to be issued, there is a charge for stolen refuse bins. Please call 0845 606 6045.
More information on What do I do if my bin goes missing or is damaged?
I have difficulty moving my wheelie bins can you help?
Yes, we provide an assisted collection service to help residents who are not physically able to present their waste at the collection point.
More information on I have difficulty moving my wheelie bins can you help?
If your wheelie bin is stolen or damaged then a replacement will need to be issued, there is a charge for stolen refuse bins. Please call 0845 606 6045.
More information on What do I do if my bin goes missing or is damaged?Yes, we provide an assisted collection service to help residents who are not physically able to present their waste at the collection point.
More information on I have difficulty moving my wheelie bins can you help?Also in this Service...
- Collection Days and Calendar
- What goes in my recycling bin - getting it right
- Additional Waste and Recycling
- Missed Bins
- Hard to Access Properties
- Local Recycling Facilities
- Bulky Waste Collections
- Hazardous Waste Collections
- Clinical and Medical Waste Collections
- Moving House
- Assisted Collections
- Stolen or Damaged Bins
- Minimising Your Waste
- Waste & Recycling Policies
- Requesting Larger or Additional Bins
- Energy from Waste
- Waste & Recycling Information