How do I find my bin day in Folkestone and Hythe?

Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Folkestone and Hythe bin lookup.

Does Folkestone and Hythe collect food waste?

Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Folkestone and Hythe. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.

What happens if Folkestone and Hythe misses my bin?

Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Folkestone and Hythe site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.

Do bin days change on bank holidays in Folkestone and Hythe?

Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Folkestone and Hythe is running.

How does garden waste work in Folkestone and Hythe?

Folkestone and Hythe runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Folkestone and Hythe council site.

Councils

Folkestone and Hythe bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Folkestone and Hythe.

Status: Supported
Population: 112,411
Postcode districts: 12
Bin types seen: 3
Food waste collection: Yes
Council website: Folkestone and Hythe

Bin colours and collections in Folkestone and Hythe

The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Folkestone and Hythe. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Folkestone and Hythe bins include the brown and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

Communal Recycling (mixed)
Mixed recycling
The main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Full mixed recycling guide
Communal Food Waste
Food waste
Cooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.
What goes in
- Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
- Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Eggshells and dairy in small amounts
What stays out
- Liquids and cooking oils
- Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
- Plastic bags unless certified compostable
- Packaging of any kind
Full food waste guide
Communal Paper & Card
Paper and card
Paper and cardboard kept separate from other dry recycling. Under Simpler Recycling, paper and card sit on their own unless the council's sorting plant can split a mixed load.
What goes in
- Paper, newspapers, magazines, envelopes
- Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- Greetings cards (no glitter or foil)
- Paper bags
What stays out
- Tissues, kitchen roll and dirty paper
- Heavily food-soiled cardboard
- Wrapping paper with glitter or foil

Folkestone and Hythe on the map

Bin day guides for Folkestone and Hythe

Common bin collection questions for Folkestone and Hythe residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Folkestone and Hythe

Postcodes here start with CT4, CT15, CT18, CT19, CT20, CT21, CT50, TN25, TN26, TN28, TN29 and TN31. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.

Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.

Common questions about Folkestone and Hythe bins

How do I find my bin day in Folkestone and Hythe?: Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Folkestone and Hythe bin lookup.
Does Folkestone and Hythe collect food waste?: Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Folkestone and Hythe. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Folkestone and Hythe misses my bin?: Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Folkestone and Hythe site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
Do bin days change on bank holidays in Folkestone and Hythe?: Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Folkestone and Hythe is running.
How does garden waste work in Folkestone and Hythe?: Folkestone and Hythe runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Folkestone and Hythe council site.

Towns and villages in Folkestone and Hythe

18 named places in Folkestone and Hythe. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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Folkestone and Hythe bin collection

Folkestone and Hythe summary

Bin colours and collections in Folkestone and Hythe

Communal Recycling (mixed)

Communal Food Waste

Communal Paper & Card