Suffolk Bin Collection Day Checker

Find your bin collection days by entering your Suffolk postcode

Need to know when your bins will be collected in Suffolk? Our bin collection day checker covers all Suffolk councils including East Suffolk, West Suffolk, Babergh and Mid Suffolk. Simply enter your postcode above to find your exact collection dates for recycling bins, garden waste bins, and general waste bins.

Whether you're in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Felixstowe, Stowmarket, Woodbridge, or anywhere else in Suffolk, our tool will direct you to your council's official collection calendar. Never miss a bin day again!

Check Your Collection Days

Enter your postcode to find your bin collection schedule

Suffolk Bin Types by Area

Different councils in Suffolk use different colored bins. Select your council to see which bins you should have.

Recycling Tips

Do Recycle

  • Paper and cardboard (clean and dry)
  • Plastic bottles (rinse and replace caps)
  • Food and drink cans (rinse first)
  • Glass bottles and jars (rinse first)
  • Aerosols (must be empty)
  • Foil (clean and scrunched together)

Don't Recycle

  • Food waste
  • Plastic bags and film
  • Polystyrene
  • Nappies
  • Tissues and kitchen roll
  • Crisp packets and sweet wrappers

Not Sure What Goes Where?

Check our Recycling Guide for detailed information on what can and cannot be recycled in Suffolk.

Holiday Collection Information

Bin collections in Suffolk may change during bank holidays and the Christmas period. Check your council's website for specific holiday collection schedules.

Sign Up for Reminders

Most Suffolk councils offer email or text message reminders for bin collections. Visit your council's website to sign up for these helpful alerts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my bin isn't collected?

If your bin is missed, report it to your local council within 48 hours of your scheduled collection day. Most councils have an online form for reporting missed collections.

How do I order a new or replacement bin?

Contact your local council to request a new or replacement bin. There may be a charge for replacement bins if they've been damaged due to misuse or lost.

What time should I put my bins out?

Bins should be put out by 6:00 AM on your collection day, or the evening before. Please bring them back onto your property as soon as possible after collection.

Where can I dispose of large items?

For large items, you can:

  • Book a bulky waste collection through your council (fees apply)
  • Take items to your local Household Waste Recycling Centre
  • Donate usable items to charity shops or use online recycling platforms

Suffolk Recycling Centers

Suffolk has several Household Waste Recycling Centers where you can dispose of items that can't go in your regular bins.

Find your nearest recycling center