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!
Enter your postcode to find your bin collection schedule
Different councils in Suffolk use different colored bins. Select your council to see which bins you should have.
Check our Recycling Guide for detailed information on what can and cannot be recycled in Suffolk.
Bin collections in Suffolk may change during bank holidays and the Christmas period. Check your council's website for specific holiday collection schedules.
Most Suffolk councils offer email or text message reminders for bin collections. Visit your council's website to sign up for these helpful alerts.
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.
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.
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.
For large items, you can:
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