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Hinckley and Bosworth bin collection

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Hinckley and Bosworth summary

Status
Supported
Population
116,682
Postcode districts
10
Bin types seen
2
Food waste collection
Yes
Council website
Hinckley and Bosworth

Bin colours and collections in Hinckley and Bosworth

The 2 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Hinckley and Bosworth. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.

Hinckley and Bosworth 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.

  • Food

    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    • Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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

  • Refuse

    General waste

    Anything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.

    What goes in

    • Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
    • Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
    • Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
    • Pet waste in sealed bags

    What stays out

    • Items that should go in recycling
    • Food waste (use the caddy)
    • Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
    • Garden waste in volume

Hinckley and Bosworth on the map

Bin day guides for Hinckley and Bosworth

Common bin collection questions for Hinckley and Bosworth residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by Hinckley and Bosworth

Postcodes here start with CV9, CV10, CV11, CV13, DE12, LE3, LE6, LE9, LE10 and LE67. 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 Hinckley and Bosworth bins

How do I find my bin day in Hinckley and Bosworth?
Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Hinckley and Bosworth bin lookup.
Does Hinckley and Bosworth collect food waste?
Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Hinckley and Bosworth. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if Hinckley and Bosworth misses my bin?
Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Hinckley and Bosworth 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 Hinckley and Bosworth?
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 Hinckley and Bosworth is running.
How does garden waste work in Hinckley and Bosworth?
Hinckley and Bosworth runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Hinckley and Bosworth council site.

Towns and villages in Hinckley and Bosworth

30 named places in Hinckley and Bosworth. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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