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South Holland bin collection

Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for South Holland.

South Holland summary

Status
Supported
Population
99,298
Postcode districts
8
Bin types seen
3
Food waste collection
Not yet seen
Council website
South Holland

Bin colours and collections in South Holland

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

South Holland bins include the blue, green and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.

  • Recycling

    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

  • 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

  • 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

South Holland on the map

Bin day guides for South Holland

Common bin collection questions for South Holland residents, with the practical detail on each.

Postcodes covered by South Holland

Postcodes here start with PE6, PE10, PE11, PE12, PE13, PE14, PE20 and PE34. 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 South Holland bins

How do I find my bin day in South Holland?
Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the South Holland bin lookup.
Does South Holland collect food waste?
Not in the data Bin Day has gathered for South Holland so far. The household side of Simpler Recycling went live on 31 March 2026, and some English councils have a transitional exemption. Your address might be on a later rollout date.
What happens if South Holland misses my bin?
Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the South Holland 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 South Holland?
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 South Holland is running.
How does garden waste work in South Holland?
Garden waste is collected in South Holland for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the South Holland council site.

Towns and villages in South Holland

35 named places in South Holland. Each has its own bin collection page with the same postcode lookup.

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