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North Kesteven bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for North Kesteven.

North Kesteven summary

Status
Supported
Population
122,468
Postcode districts
9
Bin types seen
3
Food waste collection
Yes
Council website
North Kesteven

Bin colours and collections in North Kesteven

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

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

  • Orange lidded caddy Foodwaste

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    • Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food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

  • Purple lidded Paper and 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
  • Brown Garden waste

    Garden waste

    Garden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.

    What goes in

    • Grass cuttings and leaves
    • Hedge trimmings and small branches
    • Plants, weeds and flowers
    • Twigs up to the council's diameter limit

    What stays out

    • Soil, stones and rubble
    • Plastic plant pots and bags
    • Food waste (use the food caddy)
    • Treated or painted wood

    Full garden waste guide

North Kesteven on the map

Bin day guides for North Kesteven

Common bin collection questions for North Kesteven residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by North Kesteven

Postcodes here start with LN3, LN4, LN5, LN6, LN10, NG23, NG32, NG34 and PE20. 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 North Kesteven bins

How do I find my bin day in North Kesteven?
Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the North Kesteven bin lookup.
Does North Kesteven collect food waste?
Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in North Kesteven. Use the lookup above to confirm your address.
What happens if North Kesteven misses my bin?
Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the North Kesteven 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 North Kesteven?
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 North Kesteven is running.
How does garden waste work in North Kesteven?
Garden waste is collected in North Kesteven for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the North Kesteven council site.

Towns and villages in North Kesteven

50 named places in North Kesteven. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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